The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 23

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.4/10(334 votes)

   #1 - Deadhead (1)

   S23:E11/7/2020

   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:Julia Ford

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Julia Ford

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2. 

   7.5/10(300 votes)

   #2 - Deadhead (2)

   S23:E21/8/2020

   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:Julia Ford

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Julia Ford

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3. 

   7.8/10(295 votes)

   #3 - Close to Home (1)

   S23:E31/14/2020

   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:Thaddeus O'Sullivan

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Thaddeus O'Sullivan

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4. 

   8.2/10(297 votes)

   #4 - Close to Home (2)

   S23:E41/15/2020

   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:Thaddeus O'Sullivan

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Thaddeus O'Sullivan

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5. 

   7.3/10(283 votes)

   #5 - Seven Times (1)

   S23:E51/20/2020

   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:Kate Saxon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kate Saxon

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6. 

   7.1/10(288 votes)

   #6 - Seven Times (2)

   S23:E61/21/2020

   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:Kate Saxon

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kate Saxon

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7. 

   7.9/10(294 votes)

   #7 - Hope (1)

   S23:E71/27/2020

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

   Director:Tracey Larcombe

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tracey Larcombe

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8. 

   8.1/10(302 votes)

   #8 - Hope (2)

   S23:E81/28/2020

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

   Director:Tracey Larcombe

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Tracey Larcombe

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9. 

   8.1/10(265 votes)

   #9 - The Greater Good (1)

   S23:E91/29/2020

   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:Dominic Leclerc

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Dominic Leclerc

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10. 

    8.5/10(332 votes)

    #10 - The Greater Good (2)

    S23:E102/3/2020

    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:Dominic Leclerc

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Dominic Leclerc

    Writer:Unknown