The BEST episodes of Silent Witness season 17

Every episode of Silent Witness season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Silent Witness season 17!

Forensic pathologists face personal and professional challenges in a moody, tense thriller that moves from the crime scene to the lab.

Last Updated: 4/22/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
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Coup de Grace (2)
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8.42
184 votes

#1 - Coup de Grace (2)

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/10/2014

Thomas is under increased pressure from DI Rachel Klein and the Home Office as he battles to save the Lyell Centre's reputation. Peter Masham makes an unlikely deal with Bennetto's brother-in-law. Jack and Clarissa finally uncover the true identity of murder victim Byron Lee.

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In a Lonely Place (2)
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8.30
192 votes

#2 - In a Lonely Place (2)

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/17/2014

Nikki, Jack and DS Ross are feeling the pressure to close the net on a serial killer abducting young women. Concerns increase about missing Sarah, and solving her mysterious disappearance becomes an urgent priority for the team.

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Fraternity (2)
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8.08
159 votes

#3 - Fraternity (2)

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/31/2014

Jack's world has been blown apart following the discovery of Hannah's dead body. Nikki manages to find out the truth behind Jack and Ryan's strained relationship. Thomas thinks about hiring forensic scientist Helen as Jack's permanent replacement. Christy Nash is scared for the future of his marriage and business after DI Carter finds out abouts of his relationship with 15-year-old Katie.

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Fraternity (1)
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7.81
164 votes

#4 - Fraternity (1)

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2014

Jack becomes involved in an investigation into the murder of a 15-year-old girl owing to his personal connection with the prime suspect. Thomas needs to clear up the conflict of interest.

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Commodity (2)
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7.76
188 votes

#5 - Commodity (2)

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/2014

Isaac Dreyfus fights to prove his innocence, whilst Adam Freedman turns to a mysterious source for help get revenge for the murder of his wife and child. Nikki questions the motive behind the murders and a re-examination of the Freedman crime scene leads Jack to make a shocking discovery.

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Coup de Grace (1)
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7.68
189 votes

#6 - Coup de Grace (1)

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2014

Nikki finds her professionalism being brought into question during the case of convicted killer David Bennetto, who was jailed for the murder of two gay teenagers. Thomas attempts to save The Lyell Centre’s reputation.

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Commodity (1)
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7.66
233 votes

#7 - Commodity (1)

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2014

Premiership footballer Isaac Dreyfus finds his career in tatters after a sex tape links him to the brutal murder of a young woman, threatening to destroy both his reputation and marriage. He is desperate to prove his innocence, while Adam Freedman turns to a mysterious source for help to avenge the murder of his wife and child. Nikki finds it hard to deal with Leo’s death following the arrival of the new Lyell Centre boss, pathologist Thomas Chamberlain.

Directors: Daniel O'Hara
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In a Lonely Place (1)
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7.64
189 votes

#8 - In a Lonely Place (1)

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2014

Nikki and Jack head to Scotland to help earnest rural detective DS Jason Ross investigate the chilling murder of a lap dancer found in a remote forest. In their search to find a suspect, the team clash with rogue city detectives DS Mike MacNeil and DI Simon Laing. But as more human remains are unearthed in the forest, it becomes horrifyingly apparent that a dangerous serial killer is at large. News of the murders unsettles new mother Sarah, who is harbouring a dark secret from her partner Steve.

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Undertone (1)
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7.60
194 votes

#9 - Undertone (1)

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2014

After the body of a pregnant Northern Irish girl is found, Nikki and Jack need to locate the baby that has been snatched from her womb. Thomas discovers the girl’s connections to a criminal underworld.

Directors: Nicholas Renton
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Undertone (2)
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7.43
187 votes

#10 - Undertone (2)

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/24/2014

Martin is found dead in suspicious circumstances. Nuri becomes increasingly desperate to locate the missing drugs, with some tragic consequences. Nikki attempts to help a grieving William come to terms with his daughter Alice's death and his missing baby granddaughter.

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