Silent Witness

Name: Silent Witness
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1996-02-21
Rating: 7.6

RETURNING29 Seasons268 Episodes★ 7.6

Silent Witness is a crime and drama series on BBC One that premiered in 1996, with 29 seasons and 268 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 30, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredFeb 21, 1996

Last AiredMar 3, 2026

GenreCrime, Drama

Runtime60 min

Created ByNigel McCrery

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC, Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles, BBC Studios Drama Productions

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

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Seasons & Episodes29 seasons · 268 episodes

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Welcome Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox), Jack (David Caves) back onto our screens as they're tasked with a new batch of complex cases.

E1The Disappearance of Alice Hill (1)

Feb 2, 202658m

Nikki and Jack hunt a suspected hitman across Birmingham, who later claims responsibility for a murder that gripped the nation, for which someone else is serving jail time

E2The Disappearance of Alice Hill (2)

Feb 3, 202658m

Nikki, Jack and the Bowman team are suspicious of a hitman’s murder confession. They must navigate the twists and turns of a complex investigation to uncover the unsettling truth.

E3Creekwood (1)

Feb 9, 202659m

When an elderly man is found dead with a screwdriver impaled through his eye socket, the Bowman team find themselves navigating the mental health system of both the past and the present.

E4Creekwood (2)

Feb 10, 202658m

The Bowman’s investigation takes a surprising turn as they explore the trials of a homeless community and the mystery of a mental health hospital, both past and present.

E5The Enemy Within (1)

Feb 16, 202655m

Nikki, Jack and the team must navigate divisions in their new city in order to solve a racially motivated murder, but not everything is as it seems.

E6The Enemy Within (2)

Feb 17, 202657m

As social media inflames tensions in the community, finding out the truth of who killed Alex Nelson becomes even more vital.

E7Grace of God (1)

Feb 23, 202658m

As Jack feels the weight of local gun-related deaths on his shoulders, he takes it out on a punter in a bar fight and must decide whether to involve Nikki and the Bowman team.

E8Grace of God (2)

Feb 24, 202658m

Nikki and the rest of the Bowman team must race against the clock to prove Jack innocent before they are also found guilty of their own transgressions.

E9Shame (1)

Mar 2, 202658m

Nikki, Jack, Harriet and Kit investigate the apparent suicide of a British-Chinese activist and must navigate complex international tensions.

E10Shame (2)

Mar 3, 202659m

After the case takes an unexpected turn, the death of a second victim brings the team closer to uncovering the truth, and Nikki finds herself in danger.

About Silent Witness

Silent Witness is a crime, drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Feb 21, 1996 and currently has 29 seasons and 268 episodes. Silent Witness has been renewed for Season 30, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 113 votes. Created by Nigel McCrery.