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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 3

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Every episode of Silent Witness Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 3

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  1. Background image for An Academic Exercise (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - An Academic Exercise (1)

    S3:E1

    Sam must investigate a case with a painful personal connection when a close friend is murdered after the Cambridge May Ball.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for An Academic Exercise (2)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - An Academic Exercise (2)

    S3:E2

    The case becomes entangled in Annabelle's romantic relationships when Sam discovers her friend may have had an affair with a student.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Fallen Idol (1)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Fallen Idol (1)

    S3:E3

    A young woman is found dead in an empty house. Why was she there? Sam suspects another person was involved.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Fallen Idol (2)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Fallen Idol (2)

    S3:E4

    The hunt is on for Mr Harris, but the murderer may be closer to home. Meanwhile, Sam grows closer to surgeon James Reynolds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Divided Loyalties (1)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Divided Loyalties (1)

    S3:E5

    A tragic scene is discovered when a young mother apparently dies of an overdose. When another addict dies in an explosion, Sam has a bigger case on her hands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Divided Loyalties (2)
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Divided Loyalties (2)

    S3:E6

    Are the deaths linked to a drug war or is this the work of vigilantes? Sam suspects a personal tragedy is at the heart of things.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Brothers in Arms (1)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Brothers in Arms (1)

    S3:E7

    The death of a farmer involving a combine harvester seems like an accident - until Sam receives an anonymous tip-off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Brothers in Arms (2)
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Brothers in Arms (2)

    S3:E8

    Sam looks for connections between Ian Neal and a killing in Northern Ireland in 1985. Meanwhile DI Connor's wife arrives in Cambridge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"An Academic Exercise (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Tony McHale, it aired on 3/19/1998. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "An Academic Exercise (2)".