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The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 28

Every episode of Silent Witness Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 28!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 1 - Exodus 20:17 (1)
    7.8/10(298 votes)

    #1 - Exodus 20:17 (1)

    S28:E1

    The death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the Lyell team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable. A new boss at the Lyell riles Jack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 2 - Exodus 20:17 (2)
    8.0/10(249 votes)

    #2 - Exodus 20:17 (2)

    S28:E2

    Benjamin continues his desperate search for Gloria. Nikki’s disturbing discovery joins the dots. A new team member joins the Lyell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 3 - Homecoming (1)
    7.6/10(233 votes)

    #3 - Homecoming (1)

    S28:E3

    When a man is found bludgeoned by a hammer, the Lyell are drawn deep into a conspiracy involving local government.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 4 - Homecoming (2)
    7.8/10(206 votes)

    #4 - Homecoming (2)

    S28:E4

    After another hammer attack, the Lyell team start uncovering connections to a conspiracy involving local government.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 5 - Broken (1)
    7.8/10(212 votes)

    #5 - Broken (1)

    S28:E5

    Dismembered body parts take Nikki into the crumbling world of criminal justice. Can the Lyell team find a missing barrister before it’s too late?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 6 - Broken (2)
    7.7/10(208 votes)

    #6 - Broken (2)

    S28:E6

    Nikki conducts an unusual post-mortem, and a terrifying discovery disturbs the team. DNA evidence forces the Lyall to seek advice from an unexpected quarter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 7 - Vanishing Point (1)
    8.3/10(284 votes)

    #7 - Vanishing Point (1)

    S28:E7

    When a mysterious contagion starts to spread on a flight from Mumbai, Dr Nikki Alexander faces a race against time - at 30,000 feet - to contain a deadly illness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 8 - Vanishing Point (2)
    8.1/10(255 votes)

    #8 - Vanishing Point (2)

    S28:E8

    When more passengers become infected on the plane, Nikki and the Lyell team must work to uncover the truth and find a cure before it’s too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 9 - I Believe in Love... (1)
    7.7/10(200 votes)

    #9 - I Believe in Love... (1)

    S28:E9

    When six people are slaughtered by an unknown gunman, Nikki and Jack must work against the clock to find the shooter. Can they find him in time before he kills again?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Silent Witness Season 28 Episode 10 - I Believe in Love... (2)
    7.9/10(211 votes)

    #10 - I Believe in Love... (2)

    S28:E10

    The Lyell team investigate another gruesome murder, and the identity of the shooter at the restaurant leads to an unsettling discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"Exodus 20:17 (1)" is the best rated episode of "Silent Witness" season 28. It scored 7.8/10 based on 298 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Exodus 20:17 (2)".