The BEST episodes of Silent Witness season 23
Every episode of Silent Witness season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Silent Witness season 23!
Forensic pathologists face personal and professional challenges in a moody, tense thriller that moves from the crime scene to the lab.
#2 - The Greater Good (1)
Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/3/2020
Thomas investigates the case of John Sealy, a soldier who died during a military training exercise involving exposure to CS gas. It appears John died from an aneurysm, but when Thomas discovers the trace of a possible nerve agent in his system, the family are desperate for answers.
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#3 - Close to Home (1)
Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2020
When a body is found in a field near the village of Hartford, Nikki and the Lyell team confirm it is that of missing teenager Jason Forbes. Working to the theory that most killers strike close to home, the ambitious DCI Claire Ashby is committed to proving the guilt of her main suspect, local locksmith Malcolm Wilde.
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#4 - Close to Home (2)
Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2020
Investigating the murder of a teenage boy, Nikki and her team are forced to question police methods. Although Thomas discovers evidence that throws the time of death into doubt, DCI Claire Ashby seems more concerned with building the case against her main suspect. With pressure building on the police to secure a conviction, the Lyell team must fight to ensure that inconvenient truths aren't overlooked. Meanwhile, Clarissa notes a troubling parallel with a case from the start of her career. Is the real murderer still out there?
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#5 - Seven Times (1)
Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/20/2020
The body of a woman is found on railway tracks in London, badly damaged from electrical burns. On the mortuary slab, the woman’s recent and historic injuries suggest years of abuse, likely within the home. It’s a difficult post-mortem for Nikki, as she is troubled by memories from her childhood.
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#7 - Seven Times (2)
Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2020
Nikki determines that Jenny must have died before making contact with the tracks. But when the search for Jenny’s killer hits a wall, her friends at the women’s refuge seek answers. Meanwhile, Thomas’s political ambitions lead him to make friends in high places. Offers are made to open all the right doors for Thomas, but what do they want in return?
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#8 - Hope (1)
Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2020
When a skeleton is found in concrete, the Lyell team must investigate a suspicious death dating back 20 years.
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#9 - Deadhead (2)
Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2020
Nikki and the Lyell team continue to investigate the plane crash, ruling out an explosion and engine failure. Suspicion turns to Rowan Cole, the so-called Deadhead - a non-flying pilot who was hitching a lift back when his intended flight was cancelled. The investigation takes a turn when they discover a connection to a sinister online forum. Nikki’s partner Matt is grieving following the death of his close friend, putting their relationship under strain.
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#10 - Deadhead (1)
Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2020
A private jet crashes into woodland outside London. Its passengers include the former US ambassador, Jonathan Kraft. Nikki calls her partner Matt from the crash scene to break the news - his friend and former colleague did not survive the accident. Matt is desperate for answers. When Thomas is called to an apparent suicide of a successful businessman, he finds unexpected connections to the plane crash. Are they dealing with a coordinated attack?
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