7.4/10281 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.
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7.4/10250 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.
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7.8/10239 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.
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8.0/10243 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.
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7.2/10240 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.
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6.9/10239 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.
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7.8/10242 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.
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8.0/10246 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.
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8.0/10217 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.
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8.4/10277 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.
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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
"Deadhead (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 23. It scored 7.4/10 based on 281 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/7/2020. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Deadhead (2)".