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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!

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.

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  1. 8.4/10(289 votes)

    #1 - The Greater Good (2)

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    S23:E10

    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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  2. 8.1/10(257 votes)

    #2 - Close to Home (2)

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    S23:E4

    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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  3. 8.1/10(229 votes)

    #3 - The Greater Good (1)

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    S23:E9

    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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  4. 8.0/10(263 votes)

    #4 - Hope (2)

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    S23:E8

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

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  5. 7.9/10(256 votes)

    #5 - Hope (1)

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    S23:E7

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

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  6. 7.8/10(251 votes)

    #6 - Close to Home (1)

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    S23:E3

    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. 7.4/10(294 votes)

    #7 - Deadhead (1)

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    S23:E1

    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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  9. 7.4/10(262 votes)

    #8 - Deadhead (2)

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    S23:E2

    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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  10. 7.2/10(250 votes)

    #9 - Seven Times (1)

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    S23:E5

    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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  11. 7.0/10(251 votes)

    #10 - Seven Times (2)

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    S23:E6

    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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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"The Greater Good (2)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 23. It scored 8.4/10 based on 289 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/3/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Close to Home (2)".