Silent Witness

Series 1

8 episodes 28 seasons

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Silent Witness Season 1 released on February 21, 1996.

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S01E01 Aired February 21, 1996

Buried Lies (1)

Dr Sam Ryan investigates her first case as a police consultant - a tragic case involving the death of a child.

S01E02 Aired February 22, 1996

Buried Lies (2)

The murder investigation continues and someone breaks into Sam's house. Undeterred, she continues her search for the truth.

S01E03 Aired February 28, 1996

Long Days, Short Nights (1)

When Mark James's decomposing body is discovered, it bears all the signs of a ritualistic killing.

S01E04 Aired March 06, 1996

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.

S01E05 Aired March 13, 1996

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.

S01E06 Aired March 20, 1996

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.

S01E07 Aired March 27, 1996

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.

S01E08 Aired April 03, 1996

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.