Silent Witness Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 1996-02-21

Episodes: 8

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

Air date: 1996-02-21 • ★ 6.9

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

Air date: 1996-02-22 • ★ 7.7

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

Air date: 1996-02-28 • ★ 7

The police grow frustrated with the lack of a forensic link, but Sam finds more clues in an old case.

Air date: 1996-02-29 • ★ 5.75

The death of a man in custody seems like a straightforward case, but DS Farmer has concerns about some of her officers.

Air date: 1996-03-13 • ★ 7.8

Someone is harassing Sam as evidence of a cover-up mounts, and the bomb squad is called in to deal with a mysterious parcel.

Air date: 1996-03-14 • ★ 7.8

Tragedy strikes after a student asks Sam for advice over her arranged marriage, and then sees her family torn apart.

Air date: 1996-03-27 • ★ 7.6

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.

Air date: 1996-03-28 • ★ 7.6