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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 29

Every episode of Silent Witness Season 29 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 29!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 1 - The Disappearance of Alice Hill (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Disappearance of Alice Hill (1)

    S29:E1

    Nikki and Jack hunt a suspected hitman across Birmingham, who later claims responsibility for a murder that gripped the nation, for which someone else is serving jail time

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 2 - The Disappearance of Alice Hill (2)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Disappearance of Alice Hill (2)

    S29:E2

    Nikki, Jack and the Bowman team are suspicious of a hitman’s murder confession. They must navigate the twists and turns of a complex investigation to uncover the unsettling truth.

    Director:Andy Hay
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 3 - Creekwood (1)
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Creekwood (1)

    S29:E3

    When an elderly man is found dead with a screwdriver impaled through his eye socket, the Bowman team find themselves navigating the mental health system of both the past and the present.

    Director:Martin Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 4 - Creekwood (2)
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Creekwood (2)

    S29:E4

    The Bowman’s investigation takes a surprising turn as they explore the trials of a homeless community and the mystery of a mental health hospital, both past and present.

    Director:Martin Smith
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 5 - The Enemy Within (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Enemy Within (1)

    S29:E5

    Nikki, Jack and the team must navigate divisions in their new city in order to solve a racially motivated murder, but not everything is as it seems.

    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 6 - The Enemy Within (2)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Enemy Within (2)

    S29:E6

    As social media inflames tensions in the community, finding out the truth of who killed Alex Nelson becomes even more vital.

    Director:Michael Lacey
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 7 - Grace of God (1)
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Grace of God (1)

    S29:E7

    As Jack feels the weight of local gun-related deaths on his shoulders, he takes it out on a punter in a bar fight and must decide whether to involve Nikki and the Bowman team.

    Director:Tracey Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 8 - Grace of God (2)
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Grace of God (2)

    S29:E8

    Nikki and the rest of the Bowman team must race against the clock to prove Jack innocent before they are also found guilty of their own transgressions.

    Director:Tracey Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 9 - Shame (1)
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Shame (1)

    S29:E9

    Nikki, Jack, Harriet and Kit investigate the apparent suicide of a British-Chinese activist and must navigate complex international tensions.

    Directors:Tracey Rooney, Michael Lacey
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Silent Witness Season 29 Episode 10 - Shame (2)
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Shame (2)

    S29:E10

    After the case takes an unexpected turn, the death of a second victim brings the team closer to uncovering the truth, and Nikki finds herself in danger.

    Directors:Tracey Rooney, Michael Lacey
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 29 Ratings Summary

"The Disappearance of Alice Hill (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 29. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Andy Hay and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/2/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Disappearance of Alice Hill (2)".