TV series
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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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.
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Episode 1
Sam Ryan recruits the Lyell team to investigate the assassination of the health secretary, but Nikki is unsure whether Sam knows more than she's letting on.
Directed by Bill AndersonWritten by Ed WhitmoreGuest stars Amanda Burton, Hugh Quarshie, Matthew Gravelle, Shireen Farkhoy, Emma Beattie
Episode 2
DNA evidence linked to the health secretary’s assassination forces Nikki to face her past in the present. As her investigation progresses, Nikki realises that its consequences will affect her, and her profession, forever.
Directed by Bill AndersonWritten by Ed WhitmoreGuest stars Amanda Burton, Hugh Quarshie, Matthew Gravelle, Shireen Farkhoy, Diane Axford, Emma Beattie
Episode 3
When a woman confesses to murdering her husband, the Lyell team must determine if all is as it seems. Meanwhile, Simone is shocked to be reunited with a detective from her childhood and struggles to untangle her past.
Guest stars Amanda Burton, Christine Bottomley, Ella Schrey-Yeats, Matthew Gravelle, Duncan Preston, Laura Marcus
Episode 4
A secret from his father propels Jack to Belfast. Meanwhile, Simone and Nikki investigate the mystery of a burned body. As familial secrets come to the surface, Jack faces tragedy head on.
Directed by Tracey LarcombeWritten by Phil MulryneGuest stars Amanda Burton, Matthew Gravelle, Richard Durden, Jemma Redgrave, Francesca Henry, Fiona Mulvaney, Chris Anderson
Episode 5
The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight on to Sam Ryan. Nikki begins to realise that the implications of her discoveries will challenge the principles of forensic science.
Directed by Rob EvansWritten by Alyn FarrowGuest stars Shireen Farkhoy, Chris Anderson
Episode 6
Events lead Nikki to conclude that getting the truth will put the Lyell team and everything they love in danger.
Directed by Rob EvansGuest stars Shireen Farkhoy
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
William GaminaraLeo Dalton
Emilia FoxNikki Alexander
David CavesJack Hodgson
Tom WardHarry Cunningham
Richard LinternThomas Chamberlain
Liz CarrClarissa Mullery
Amanda BurtonSam Ryan
Genesis LyneaSimone Tyler
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
