The Best Episodes of Silent Witness Season 5

#1 Fan Favorite
7.9/10(204 votes)
#1 - Two Below Zero (2)
S5:E42/19/2001
DCI Norton dismisses Sam's idea that a serial killer is at work - until a third body is found at one of the victim's family homes.
Director:Rob Evans
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Rob Evans
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(205 votes)
#2 - The World Cruise (2)
S5:E212/18/2000
A third death helps Sam realise that the motive behind the murders of the Davies brothers was not racial - but revenge.
Director:Coky Giedroyc
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Coky Giedroyc
Writer:Unknown
7.7/10(229 votes)
#3 - Two Below Zero (1)
S5:E32/12/2001
Sam is called in to identify the naked body of a woman uncovered on a ski slope in Norway.
Director:Rob Evans
Writer:Tony McHale
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Director:Rob Evans
Writer:Tony McHale
7.6/10(193 votes)
#4 - Faith (2)
S5:E63/23/2001
A second post-mortem is perfumed on Helen Dupen and, although Sam is obviously ill, she is determined to find more evidence.
Director:Paul Unwin
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Paul Unwin
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(246 votes)
#5 - The World Cruise (1)
S5:E112/11/2000
Two elderly brothers are found dead in their home, with no apparent injuries. A post mortem discovers suspicious puncture marks and a possible racist connection.
Director:Coky Giedroyc
Writer:Tony McHale
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Director:Coky Giedroyc
Writer:Tony McHale
7.4/10(220 votes)
#6 - Faith (1)
S5:E53/16/2001
A school director's wife commits suicide, but Sam suspects murder. During the investigation, she receives shocking news about her own health.
Director:Paul Unwin
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Paul Unwin
Writer:Unknown