The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 26

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(241 votes)

   #1 - Southbay (2)

   S26:E101/31/2023

   As they get to the heart of their investigation, the Lyell team navigate corruption, loss and deceit within the local police force, who have become a law unto themselves.

   Director:Toby Frow

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Toby Frow

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2. 

   7.8/10(266 votes)

   #2 - Southbay (1)

   S26:E91/30/2023

   Jack comes to the aid of an old friend, and is sucked into a difficult case, where he is pitted against his former mentor. As Nikki and the team start to create a picture of what happened, they learn nothing is as it seems. Dealing with a family of serving police officers, they have to tread carefully, as their relationships prove to be another obstacle for the team to overcome.

   Director:Toby Frow

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Toby Frow

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3. 

   6.6/10(273 votes)

   #3 - Hearts of Darkness (1)

   S26:E71/23/2023

   Levelling-up leaders and environmental activists clash in a small town trying to look to the future. With a sabotaged train and a dead mayor, the activists become suspects.

   Director:Christine Lalla

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christine Lalla

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4. 

   6.4/10(315 votes)

   #4 - Familiar Faces (1)

   S26:E31/9/2023

   A lorry is found with people locked inside, some dead. With the survivors refusing to speak, Nikki and the team must use their pathological and forensic skills to identify them.

   Director:Max Myers

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Max Myers

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   6.4/10(313 votes)

   #5 - Star (1)

   S26:E51/16/2023

   The Lyell team are thrown into the dark side of social media, where nothing is as it seems, and the perfect profiles of the influencers they are investigating raise disturbing questions. As a heavily pregnant DI asks the team for their expertise, are they running out of time to solve this case?

   Director:Bindu De Stoppani

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Bindu De Stoppani

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6. 

   6.4/10(265 votes)

   #6 - Hearts of Darkness (2)

   S26:E81/24/2023

   The Lyell team return to the tunnel and uncover some difficult truths, while the police raid the protester camp, desperate for answers. Family ties are pushed to their limits.

   Director:Christine Lalla

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Christine Lalla

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7. 

   6.2/10(300 votes)

   #7 - Familiar Faces (2)

   S26:E41/10/2023

   The Lyell team work together to find out why the lorry was found with bodies inside and a dead driver at the wheel, and are truly shocked to discover where it leads them. Gabriel becomes emotionally invested and is presented with an ethical dilemma, and Jack gets a surprise visit.

   Director:Max Myers

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Max Myers

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8. 

   6.2/10(298 votes)

   #8 - Star (2)

   S26:E61/18/2023

   The investigation continues to take unexpected turns, with Nikki managing to get behind the mask of the lead suspect. Jack has a breakthrough at the festival site and Nikki takes a dangerous opportunity. A surprise event at the Lyell brings some hope.

   Director:Bindu De Stoppani

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Bindu De Stoppani

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9. 

   6.0/10(436 votes)

   #9 - The Penitent (1)

   S26:E11/2/2023

   When a man plummets from a high-rise building, the Lyell team cross paths with the NCA and a notorious mafia group, pushing Nikki to make a tough decision.

   Director:Dudi Appleton

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Dudi Appleton

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10. 

    5.5/10(428 votes)

    #10 - The Penitent (2)

    S26:E21/3/2023

    Nikki becomes even more involved with the Ndrangheta mafia-group and Jack uncovers some disturbing leads. An unlikely alliance leads Nikki closer to the truth, but not without some collateral damage.

    Director:Dudi Appleton

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Dudi Appleton

    Writer:Unknown