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Silent Witness

Episode Ratings

IMDb ratings graph for every episode of Silent Witness across all 29 seasons.

1996 · 29 seasons · BBC One · Crime · Drama
IMDb
7.9
16k ratings
TMDB
7.6
113 ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

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E1
7.4
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7.5
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E2
7.4
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E3
7.2
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E4
7.3
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7.9
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6.9
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7.5
7.3
7.6
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7.4
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E6
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E7
7.2
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7.5
7.9
7.6
7.3
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8.1
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7.4
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6.9
E8
7.3
7.9
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7.6
7.6
8.0
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7.4
7.9
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8.1
7.6
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6.8
6.4
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E9
7.1
7.7
8.0
6.8
7.7
6.3
6.9
7.8
7.7
8.3
7.2
7.7
7.7
8.1
6.7
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E10
7.0
7.8
8.2
6.9
8.0
6.0
7.5
8.0
7.7
8.3
7.5
7.5
7.7
8.5
6.6
7.9
8.2
7.9
6.5
E11
7.3
7.7
E12
7.4
8.0
AVG
7.4
7.5
7.5
7.7
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7.5
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6.5
7.9
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7.0

Overview

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

NetworkBBC One
Runtime~60 min
Seasons29

Silent Witness holds an IMDb rating of 7.9 from 16K votes. Across its 268 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S13E7 "Shadows (1)" at 8.7, and the lowest is S26E2 "The Penitent (2)" at 5.4. Season 18 is the strongest, averaging 7.9 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak8.7
S13E7Shadows (1)
Low point5.4
S26E2The Penitent (2)

Averages 7.6 across 268 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 18 at 7.9.

Average by season

Season 17.48 eps
Season 27.58 eps
Season 37.58 eps
Season 47.76 eps
Season 57.76 eps
Season 67.58 eps
Season 77.68 eps
Season 87.78 eps
Season 97.68 eps
Season 107.410 eps
Season 117.510 eps
Season 127.712 eps
Season 137.710 eps
Season 147.810 eps
Season 157.512 eps
Season 167.710 eps
Season 177.710 eps
Season 187.910 eps
Season 197.810 eps
Season 207.510 eps
Season 217.610 eps
Season 227.710 eps
Season 237.810 eps
Season 247.210 eps
Season 257.26 eps
Season 266.510 eps
Season 277.910 eps
Season 287.910 eps
Season 297.010 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S13E7Shadows (1)8.7
2S23E10The Greater Good (2)8.5
3S13E8Shadows (2)8.4
4S14E4Lost (2)8.3
5S18E2Sniper's Nest (2)8.3

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Silent Witness have?

Silent Witness has 268 episodes across 29 seasons.

How many seasons does Silent Witness have?

Silent Witness has 29 seasons.

What is Silent Witness's IMDb rating?

Silent Witness holds an IMDb rating of 7.9 from 16K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of Silent Witness?

The highest-rated episode of Silent Witness is S13E7 “Shadows (1)”, rated 8.7 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of Silent Witness?

The lowest-rated episode of Silent Witness is S26E2 “The Penitent (2)”, rated 5.4 on IMDb.

Which season of Silent Witness is the best?

Season 18 is the highest-rated, averaging 7.9 per episode.