7.4/10200 votes#1 - The World Cruise (1)
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 12/11/2000
Two elderly brothers are found dead in their home, with no apparent injuries. A post mortem discovers suspicious puncture marks and a possible racist connection.
Director: N/A
Writer: Tony McHale
7.7/10161 votes#2 - The World Cruise (2)
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 12/18/2000
A third death helps Sam realise that the motive behind the murders of the Davies brothers was not racial - but revenge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10190 votes#3 - Two Below Zero (1)
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2001
Sam is called in to identify the naked body of a woman uncovered on a ski slope in Norway.
Director: N/A
Writer: Tony McHale
7.8/10162 votes#4 - Two Below Zero (2)
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2001
DCI Norton dismisses Sam's idea that a serial killer is at work - until a third body is found at one of the victim's family homes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10181 votes#5 - Faith (1)
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/2001
A school director's wife commits suicide, but Sam suspects murder. During the investigation, she receives shocking news about her own health.
Director: Paul Unwin
Writer: N/A
7.5/10152 votes#6 - Faith (2)
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 3/23/2001
A second post-mortem is perfumed on Helen Dupen and, although Sam is obviously ill, she is determined to find more evidence.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 5
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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 5 Ratings Summary
"The World Cruise (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 200 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Tony McHale, it aired on 12/11/2000. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The World Cruise (2)".