Silent Witness: Series 23
Season 23 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Silent Witness Season 22.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 23 Progress Shield
Deadhead (1)
Jan 7, 2020 · 60 min
The team find unexpected connections between the death of a former US ambassador in a plane crash and the apparent suicide of a successful businessman.
Deadhead (2)
Jan 8, 2020 · 60 min
The team discover a connection between the plane crash and a sinister online forum. Meanwhile, Matt is grieving for his friend, putting his relationship with Nikki under strain.
Close to Home (1)
Jan 14, 2020 · 60 min
When the body of a missing teenager is found in a field near his village, Nikki and the Lyell team must determine whether the killer is a stranger or a local.
Close to Home (2)
Jan 15, 2020 · 60 min
Investigating the murder of missing teenager Jason Forbes, Nikki and the Lyell team are pressured by police officers who are keen to secure a conviction.
Seven Times (1)
Jan 20, 2020 · 60 min
A woman's body is found on railway tracks in London. When the post-mortem reveals signs of domestic violence, it brings back troubling memories for Nikki.
Seven Times (2)
Jan 21, 2020 · 60 min
When the team's search for Jenny's killer hits a wall, her friends at the women's refuge seek answers. Meanwhile, Thomas makes some friends in high places.
Hope (1)
Jan 27, 2020 · 60 min
When a skeleton is found in concrete, the Lyell team must investigate a suspicious death dating back 20 years.
Hope (2)
Jan 28, 2020 · 60 min
The team's investigation leads them to a mysterious cryogenics facility and the discovery of another suspicious death.
The Greater Good (1)
Jan 29, 2020 · 60 min
Thomas performs a post-mortem on a soldier who died in military training. His investigation takes a turn when he discovers traces of a possible nerve agent.
The Greater Good (2)
Feb 3, 2020 · 60 min
Jack is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the scene of a car crash. As he fights for his life, the team must identify the poison to save their friend.