Silent Witness (1996)

Name: Silent Witness
Rating: 7.6

Rating: 7.6

Synopsis

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

First Air Date: 1996-02-21

Last Air Date: 2026-03-03

Number of Seasons: 29

Number of Episodes: 268

Created By: Nigel McCrery

Networks: BBC One

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Ep. 1: Buried Lies (1) (1996-02-21)

Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
Ep. 2: Buried Lies (2) (1996-02-22)

The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
Ep. 3: Long Days, Short Nights (1) (1996-02-28)

When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
Ep. 4: Long Days, Short Nights (2) (1996-02-29)

The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
Ep. 5: Darkness Visible (1) (1996-03-13)

The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
Ep. 6: Darkness Visible (2) (1996-03-14)

Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
Ep. 7: Sins of the Fathers (1) (1996-03-27)

Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
Ep. 8: Sins of the Fathers (2) (1996-03-28)

Sam tries to persuade her student to reveal where her father is hiding. The tragedy spreads beyond the family, and even the team may be in danger.