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BBC (U.K.) drama and crime series (1996–present), 29 seasons.

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Silent Witness is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 1996 with 29 seasons and 268 episodes. Silent Witness is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 2, 2026.

U.S. premiere
February 2, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Not announced
Episodes
10
Finale
March 2, 2026

Where to watch Silent Witness season 29 in the U.S.

WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Streaming, weeklyAntenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

Season 29 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 The Disappearance of Alice Hill - Part One [1] Time not announced Listed
2 The Disappearance of Alice Hill - Part Two [1] Time not announced Listed
3 Creekwood - Part One [1] Time not announced Listed
4 Creekwood - Part Two [1] Time not announced Listed
5 The Enemy Within - Part One [1] Time not announced Listed
6 The Enemy Within - Part Two [1] Time not announced Listed
7 Grace of God - Part One [1] Time not announced Listed
8 Grace of God - Part Two [1] Time not announced Listed
9 Shame - Part One [1] Time not announced Listed
10 Shame - Part Two [1] Time not announced Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Silent Witness

Silent Witness is a drama and crime series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 1996 with 29 seasons and 268 episodes. Silent Witness is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 2, 2026.

Season 29: Season 29 of Silent Witness aired from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired February 21, 1996)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Emilia Fox (Dr. Nikki Alexander), David Caves (Jack Hodgson), William Gaminara (Prof. Leo Dalton), Tom Ward (Dr. Harry Cunningham), Amanda Burton (Prof. Samantha "Sam" Ryan)

All seasons

Season 29

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Season 29 of Silent Witness aired from February 2, 2026 to March 2, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 28

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Season 28 of Silent Witness aired from January 6, 2025 to February 3, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 27

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Season 27 of Silent Witness aired from January 8, 2024 to February 12, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 26

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Season 26 of Silent Witness aired from January 2, 2023 to January 31, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 25

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Season 25 of Silent Witness aired from May 23, 2022 to June 7, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 24

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Season 24 of Silent Witness aired from September 6, 2021 to October 5, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 23

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Season 23 of Silent Witness aired from January 7, 2020 to February 5, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 22

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Season 22 of Silent Witness aired from January 8, 2019 to February 5, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 21

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Season 21 of Silent Witness aired from January 8, 2018 to February 7, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 20

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Season 20 of Silent Witness aired from January 2, 2017 to January 31, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 19

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Season 19 of Silent Witness aired from January 4, 2016 to February 2, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 18

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Season 18 of Silent Witness aired from January 6, 2015 to February 3, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 17

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Season 17 of Silent Witness aired from January 2, 2014 to January 31, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 16

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Season 16 of Silent Witness aired from January 10, 2013 to February 8, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 15

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Season 15 of Silent Witness aired from April 1, 2012 to August 20, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 14

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Season 14 of Silent Witness aired from January 3, 2011 to February 1, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 13

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Season 13 of Silent Witness aired from January 7, 2010 to February 5, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 12

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Season 12 of Silent Witness aired from October 1, 2008 to November 6, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 11

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Season 11 of Silent Witness aired from August 28, 2007 to September 25, 2007 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of Silent Witness aired from July 16, 2006 to August 14, 2006 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of Silent Witness aired from July 25, 2005 to August 16, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of Silent Witness aired from September 5, 2004 to September 27, 2004 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of Silent Witness aired from October 11, 2003 to November 2, 2003 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of Silent Witness aired from October 28, 2002 to November 27, 2002 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of Silent Witness aired from December 11, 2000 to March 23, 2001 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of Silent Witness aired from May 31, 1999 to July 6, 1999 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of Silent Witness aired from March 19, 1998 to May 7, 1998 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of Silent Witness aired from February 14, 1997 to April 11, 1997 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of Silent Witness aired from February 21, 1996 to March 28, 1996 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Silent Witness are there?

Silent Witness has 29 seasons and 268 episodes listed, with the first airing on February 21, 1996.

Is Silent Witness still on?

Silent Witness is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 2, 2026.

Where can I watch Silent Witness?

Silent Witness originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

Sources

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