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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 23

Every episode of Silent Witness Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 23!

Silent Witness is a British crime thriller series focusing on a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes.

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:BBC One

Season 23 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Silent Witness" season 23 is "Deadhead (1)", rated 7.4/10 from 277 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Deadhead (1)" aired on 1/7/2020 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Deadhead (2)".

  • Deadhead (1)
    7.4/10 277 votes

    #1 - Deadhead (1)

    Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2020

    The team find unexpected connections between the death of a former US ambassador in a plane crash and the apparent suicide of a successful businessman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Deadhead (2)
    7.4/10 246 votes

    #2 - Deadhead (2)

    Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2020

    The team discover a connection between the plane crash and a sinister online forum. Meanwhile, Matt is grieving for his friend, putting his relationship with Nikki under strain.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close to Home (1)
    7.8/10 235 votes

    #3 - Close to Home (1)

    Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 1/14/2020

    When the body of a missing teenager is found in a field near his village, Nikki and the Lyell team must determine whether the killer is a stranger or a local.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Close to Home (2)
    8.0/10 239 votes

    #4 - Close to Home (2)

    Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2020

    Investigating the murder of missing teenager Jason Forbes, Nikki and the Lyell team are pressured by police officers who are keen to secure a conviction.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seven Times (1)
    7.2/10 236 votes

    #5 - Seven Times (1)

    Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 1/20/2020

    A woman's body is found on railway tracks in London. When the post-mortem reveals signs of domestic violence, it brings back troubling memories for Nikki.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seven Times (2)
    6.9/10 234 votes

    #6 - Seven Times (2)

    Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2020

    When the team's search for Jenny's killer hits a wall, her friends at the women's refuge seek answers. Meanwhile, Thomas makes some friends in high places.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hope (1)
    7.8/10 237 votes

    #7 - Hope (1)

    Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2020

    When a skeleton is found in concrete, the Lyell team must investigate a suspicious death dating back 20 years.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hope (2)
    8.0/10 241 votes

    #8 - Hope (2)

    Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2020

    The team's investigation leads them to a mysterious cryogenics facility and the discovery of another suspicious death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Greater Good (1)
    8.0/10 215 votes

    #9 - The Greater Good (1)

    Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/2020

    Thomas performs a post-mortem on a soldier who died in military training. His investigation takes a turn when he discovers traces of a possible nerve agent.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Greater Good (2)
    8.4/10 275 votes

    #10 - The Greater Good (2)

    Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 2/3/2020

    Jack is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the scene of a car crash. As he fights for his life, the team must identify the poison to save their friend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A