Episode 1
Buried Lies (1)
Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.
TV series
Silent Witness
1996TV-1429 seasons7.6 / 10
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Synopsis
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Buried Lies (2)
The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.
Episode 3
Long Days, Short Nights (1)
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
Episode 4
Long Days, Short Nights (2)
The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.
Episode 5
Darkness Visible (1)
The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.
Episode 6
Darkness Visible (2)
Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.
Episode 7
Sins of the Fathers (1)
Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.
Episode 8
Sins of the Fathers (2)
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.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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