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.
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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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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Silent Witness is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Fubo, Hoopla, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
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Episode 3
Long Days, Short Nights (1)
When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More about Silent Witness
Cast
William GaminaraLeo Dalton
Emilia FoxNikki Alexander
David CavesJack Hodgson
Tom WardHarry Cunningham
Richard LinternThomas Chamberlain
Liz CarrClarissa Mullery
Amanda BurtonSam Ryan
Genesis LyneaSimone TylerCredits
- Created by
- Nigel McCrery
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 268
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom- Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles
BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
crime investigationenglandforensic sciencemorgue
