The BEST episodes of Silent Witness season 2

Every episode of Silent Witness season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Silent Witness season 2!

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

Last Updated: 4/25/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Continuing
Friends Like These (1)
star
8.00
56 votes

#1 - Friends Like These (1)

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/1997

The police suspect a violent alcoholic of the murder of an elderly woman. Sam clashes with the police when she refuses to support their case.

Directors: Richard Signy
Writer: Peter Lloyd
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Blood, Sweat and Tears (1)
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7.70
83 votes

#2 - Blood, Sweat and Tears (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/1997

A boxer dies from brain injuries mid-bout. A new DSI takes over the team's investigations. Sam and Wyn bury their mother.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: John Milne
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Cease Upon The Midnight (2)
star
7.50
56 votes

#3 - Cease Upon The Midnight (2)

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/7/1997

The police make an arrest, but do they have the right suspect? Sam pursues her own line of investigation.

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Blood, Sweat and Tears (2)
star
7.00
28 votes

#4 - Blood, Sweat and Tears (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/1997

Sam discovers why Kevin entered a bare knuckle fight, as well as uncovering evidence of more foul play in the boxing circuit.

Directors: Julian Jarrold
Writer: John Milne
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Cease Upon The Midnight (1)
star
7.00
28 votes

#5 - Cease Upon The Midnight (1)

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/1997

Stuart Evans is in the advanced stages of Aids when he dies, and his body is donated to science. However a routine toxicology test reveals foul play was at work.

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Only The Lonely (1)
star
7.00
28 votes

#6 - Only The Lonely (1)

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/1997

The murder of a married woman who was having an affair seems straightforward. Friction develops between Dr Ryan and the police when the evidence complicates their case.

Directors: Nick Laughland
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Only The Lonely (2)
star
7.00
28 votes

#7 - Only The Lonely (2)

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/1997

The murderer makes a direct threat against Sam's life after she uncovers the evidence needed to identify them.

Directors: Nick Laughland
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Friends Like These (2)
star
7.00
28 votes

#8 - Friends Like These (2)

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/11/1997

Sam's pursuit of her own theories leads her into dangerous places, both personally and professionally.

Directors: Richard Signy
Writer: Peter Lloyd
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