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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 12

Every episode of Silent Witness Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 10 - The Lost Child (2)
    8.2/10(203 votes)

    S12:E10

    As the search for Liam continues, Nikki's loyalty towards her former mentor is tested.

    Director:Dudi Appleton
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 9 - The Lost Child (1)
    8.0/10(223 votes)

    S12:E9

    When one boy is found dead and another is abducted, the team faces a race against time to find the missing child.

    Director:Dudi Appleton
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 3 - Death's Door (1)
    7.9/10(246 votes)

    S12:E3

    The team investigates the murder of a woman found dumped on the side of the road with her face removed.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Stephen Davis

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  4. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 4 - Death's Door (2)
    7.9/10(228 votes)

    S12:E4

    Harry tangles with a Russian oligarch over the murder of a journalist.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Stephen Davis

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  5. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 6 - Terror (2)
    7.8/10(210 votes)

    S12:E6

    Nikki faces mounting police hostility to her investigation of the armed raid.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 1 - Safe (1)
    7.7/10(267 votes)

    S12:E1

    Leo does community service on a rough estate after being done for drink-driving.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 2 - Safe (2)
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    S12:E2

    Frustration within the team builds as Harry and Nikki struggle to find any useful evidence from the post-mortems to help the police. No one will talk, and they have no leads. Leo worries for Levi, who is sucked further into a world of gangs and violence.

    Director:Susan Tully
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 5 - Terror (1)
    7.7/10(219 votes)

    S12:E5

    The team investigates an armed raid on a suspected terrorist cell in which two suspects and a police officer are killed.

    Director:Alex Pillai
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 7 - Judgement (1)
    7.5/10(214 votes)

    S12:E7

    Harry is drawn into the murder of a Hasidic man found on disused wasteland, while Leo investigates the death of an Australian backpacker.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 8 - Judgement (2)
    7.5/10(199 votes)

    S12:E8

    A second Hasidic boy is killed, which convinces Harry they are looking for a Jewish killer.

    Director:Diarmuid Lawrence
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 12 - Finding Rachel (2)
    7.4/10(198 votes)

    S12:E12

    Nikki clashes with Zambian police as she investigates the death of a British medical student.

    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Silent Witness Season 12 Episode 11 - Finding Rachel (1)
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    S12:E11

    The team is asked to investigate the death of a British medical student in Zambia.

    Director:Tim Fywell
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"The Lost Child (2)" is the best rated episode of Silent Witness season 12. It scored 8.2/10 from 203 votes. Directed by Dudi Appleton and written by Unknown, it aired on October 30, 2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Lost Child (1)".