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Silent Witness: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Silent Witness is a UK drama and crime series from BBC iPlayer, running since 1996, with 29 seasons and 268 episodes.
Silent Witness is still running; the latest episode aired on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Silent Witness seasons (29 seasons, 268 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 21, 1996 | March 28, 1996 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 14, 1997 | April 11, 1997 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 19, 1998 | May 7, 1998 |
| Season 4 | 6 | May 31, 1999 | July 6, 1999 |
| Season 5 | 6 | December 11, 2000 | March 23, 2001 |
| Season 6 | 8 | October 28, 2002 | November 27, 2002 |
| Season 7 | 8 | October 11, 2003 | November 2, 2003 |
| Season 8 | 8 | September 5, 2004 | September 27, 2004 |
| Season 9 | 8 | July 25, 2005 | August 16, 2005 |
| Season 10 | 10 | July 16, 2006 | August 14, 2006 |
| Season 11 | 10 | August 28, 2007 | September 25, 2007 |
| Season 12 | 12 | October 1, 2008 | November 6, 2008 |
| Season 13 | 10 | January 7, 2010 | February 5, 2010 |
| Season 14 | 10 | January 3, 2011 | February 1, 2011 |
| Season 15 | 12 | April 1, 2012 | August 20, 2012 |
| Season 16 | 10 | January 10, 2013 | February 8, 2013 |
| Season 17 | 10 | January 2, 2014 | January 31, 2014 |
| Season 18 | 10 | January 6, 2015 | February 3, 2015 |
| Season 19 | 10 | January 4, 2016 | February 2, 2016 |
| Season 20 | 10 | January 2, 2017 | January 31, 2017 |
| Season 21 | 10 | January 8, 2018 | February 7, 2018 |
| Season 22 | 10 | January 8, 2019 | February 5, 2019 |
| Season 23 | 10 | January 7, 2020 | February 5, 2020 |
| Season 24 | 10 | September 6, 2021 | October 5, 2021 |
| Season 25 | 6 | May 23, 2022 | June 7, 2022 |
| Season 26 | 10 | January 2, 2023 | January 31, 2023 |
| Season 27 | 10 | January 8, 2024 | February 12, 2024 |
| Season 28 | 10 | January 6, 2025 | February 3, 2025 |
| Season 29 | 10 | February 2, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of Silent Witness are there?
Silent Witness has 29 seasons and 268 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, February 21, 1996.
Is Silent Witness still on?
Silent Witness is still running; the latest episode aired on Monday, March 2, 2026.
What channel is Silent Witness on in the UK?
Silent Witness airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in Silent Witness?
The main cast includes Emilia Fox, David Caves, William Gaminara, Tom Ward.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 5, 2026.