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List of Silent Witness episodes

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Silent Witness is a British television drama. The following is a list of all episodes that have been broadcast across all television series, since the series began on 21 February 1996. The first seven series featured Amanda Burton in the lead role. Following Burton's departure (in series 8, episode 2), Emilia Fox joined the show (in series 8, episode 5) as new forensic pathologist Nikki Alexander and as of 2025 is still in the series. In the first episode of series 6, William Gaminara and Tom Ward both joined the series. After series 15, Ward left the show to pursue other projects. He was replaced by David Caves and Liz Carr who both joined the show in series 16. Gaminara left the show at the end of series 16 and was replaced by Richard Lintern from series 17. Both Lintern and Carr left the show at the end of series 23. The series has been released on BBC DVD since July 2006, usually with two series being released together in one box set. This practice has stopped and series 17 onwards have been released as single DVDs (as was the case for series 1 and 2). Silent Witness's stories usually consist of two episodes to one story, with each part lasting 60 minutes, while series 25 is one story in six 1-hour episodes.

Tables

First released
First released
Series
First released
Episodes
Last released
1
1
Series
1
Episodes
8
Episodes
21 February 1996 (1996-02-21)
Originally released
3 April 1996 (1996-04-03)
Originally released
N/A
2
2
Series
2
Episodes
8
Episodes
14 February 1997 (1997-02-14)
Originally released
11 April 1997 (1997-04-11)
Originally released
N/A
3
3
Series
3
Episodes
8
Episodes
19 March 1998 (1998-03-19)
Originally released
24 April 1998 (1998-04-24)
Originally released
N/A
4
4
Series
4
Episodes
5
Episodes
30 May 1999 (1999-05-30)
Originally released
16 June 1999 (1999-06-16)
Originally released
9
5
5
Series
5
Episodes
6
Episodes
11 December 2000 (2000-12-11)
Originally released
20 March 2001 (2001-03-20)
Originally released
8
6
6
Series
6
Episodes
8
Episodes
28 September 2002 (2002-09-28)
Originally released
27 October 2002 (2002-10-27)
Originally released
7
7
7
Series
7
Episodes
8
Episodes
11 October 2003 (2003-10-11)
Originally released
2 November 2003 (2003-11-02)
Originally released
7
8
8
Series
8
Episodes
8
Episodes
5 September 2004 (2004-09-05)
Originally released
26 September 2004 (2004-09-26)
Originally released
7
9
9
Series
9
Episodes
8
Episodes
25 July 2005 (2005-07-25)
Originally released
16 August 2005 (2005-08-16)
Originally released
6
10
10
Series
10
Episodes
10
Episodes
16 July 2006 (2006-07-16)
Originally released
14 August 2006 (2006-08-14)
Originally released
6
11
11
Series
11
Episodes
10
Episodes
28 August 2007 (2007-08-28)
Originally released
25 September 2007 (2007-09-25)
Originally released
6
12
12
Series
12
Episodes
12
Episodes
1 October 2008 (2008-10-01)
Originally released
6 November 2008 (2008-11-06)
Originally released
6
13
13
Series
13
Episodes
10
Episodes
7 January 2010 (2010-01-07)
Originally released
5 February 2010 (2010-02-05)
Originally released
7
14
14
Series
14
Episodes
10
Episodes
3 January 2011 (2011-01-03)
Originally released
1 February 2011 (2011-02-01)
Originally released
7
15
15
Series
15
Episodes
12
Episodes
1 April 2012 (2012-04-01)
Originally released
20 August 2012 (2012-08-20)
Originally released
6
16
16
Series
16
Episodes
10
Episodes
10 January 2013 (2013-01-10)
Originally released
8 February 2013 (2013-02-08)
Originally released
7
17
17
Series
17
Episodes
10
Episodes
2 January 2014 (2014-01-02)
Originally released
31 January 2014 (2014-01-31)
Originally released
7
18
18
Series
18
Episodes
10
Episodes
6 January 2015 (2015-01-06)
Originally released
3 February 2015 (2015-02-03)
Originally released
8
19
19
Series
19
Episodes
10
Episodes
4 January 2016 (2016-01-04)
Originally released
2 February 2016 (2016-02-02)
Originally released
9
20
20
Series
20
Episodes
10
Episodes
2 January 2017 (2017-01-02)
Originally released
31 January 2017 (2017-01-31)
Originally released
8
21
21
Series
21
Episodes
10
Episodes
8 January 2018 (2018-01-08)
Originally released
7 February 2018 (2018-02-07)
Originally released
8
22
22
Series
22
Episodes
10
Episodes
8 January 2019 (2019-01-08)
Originally released
5 February 2019 (2019-02-05)
Originally released
8
23
23
Series
23
Episodes
10
Episodes
7 January 2020 (2020-01-07)
Originally released
4 February 2020 (2020-02-04)
Originally released
8
24
24
Series
24
Episodes
10
Episodes
6 September 2021 (2021-09-06)
Originally released
5 October 2021 (2021-10-05)
Originally released
7
25
25
Series
25
Episodes
6
Episodes
23 May 2022 (2022-05-23)
Originally released
7 June 2022 (2022-06-07)
Originally released
6
26
26
Series
26
Episodes
10
Episodes
2 January 2023 (2023-01-02)
Originally released
31 January 2023 (2023-01-31)
Originally released
6
27
27
Series
27
Episodes
10
Episodes
8 January 2024 (2024-01-08)
Originally released
13 February 2024 (2024-02-13)
Originally released
6
28
28
Series
28
Episodes
10
Episodes
6 January 2025 (2025-01-06)
Originally released
4 February 2025 (2025-02-04)
Originally released
5
29
29
Series
29
Episodes
10
Episodes
2 February 2026 (2026-02-02)
Originally released
3 March 2026 (2026-03-03)
Originally released
5
Series
Episodes
Originally released
Average viewership (in millions)
First released
Last released
1
8
21 February 1996 (1996-02-21)
3 April 1996 (1996-04-03)
N/A
2
8
14 February 1997 (1997-02-14)
11 April 1997 (1997-04-11)
N/A
3
8
19 March 1998 (1998-03-19)
24 April 1998 (1998-04-24)
N/A
4
5
30 May 1999 (1999-05-30)
16 June 1999 (1999-06-16)
9
5
6
11 December 2000 (2000-12-11)
20 March 2001 (2001-03-20)
8
6
8
28 September 2002 (2002-09-28)
27 October 2002 (2002-10-27)
7
7
8
11 October 2003 (2003-10-11)
2 November 2003 (2003-11-02)
7
8
8
5 September 2004 (2004-09-05)
26 September 2004 (2004-09-26)
7
9
8
25 July 2005 (2005-07-25)
16 August 2005 (2005-08-16)
6
10
10
16 July 2006 (2006-07-16)
14 August 2006 (2006-08-14)
6
11
10
28 August 2007 (2007-08-28)
25 September 2007 (2007-09-25)
6
12
12
1 October 2008 (2008-10-01)
6 November 2008 (2008-11-06)
6
13
10
7 January 2010 (2010-01-07)
5 February 2010 (2010-02-05)
7
14
10
3 January 2011 (2011-01-03)
1 February 2011 (2011-02-01)
7
15
12
1 April 2012 (2012-04-01)
20 August 2012 (2012-08-20)
6
16
10
10 January 2013 (2013-01-10)
8 February 2013 (2013-02-08)
7
17
10
2 January 2014 (2014-01-02)
31 January 2014 (2014-01-31)
7
18
10
6 January 2015 (2015-01-06)
3 February 2015 (2015-02-03)
8
19
10
4 January 2016 (2016-01-04)
2 February 2016 (2016-02-02)
9
20
10
2 January 2017 (2017-01-02)
31 January 2017 (2017-01-31)
8
21
10
8 January 2018 (2018-01-08)
7 February 2018 (2018-02-07)
8
22
10
8 January 2019 (2019-01-08)
5 February 2019 (2019-02-05)
8
23
10
7 January 2020 (2020-01-07)
4 February 2020 (2020-02-04)
8
24
10
6 September 2021 (2021-09-06)
5 October 2021 (2021-10-05)
7
25
6
23 May 2022 (2022-05-23)
7 June 2022 (2022-06-07)
6
26
10
2 January 2023 (2023-01-02)
31 January 2023 (2023-01-31)
6
27
10
8 January 2024 (2024-01-08)
13 February 2024 (2024-02-13)
6
28
10
6 January 2025 (2025-01-06)
4 February 2025 (2025-02-04)
5
29
10
2 February 2026 (2026-02-02)
3 March 2026 (2026-03-03)
5
· Episodes › Series 1 (1996)
1
1
No. overall
1
No. in series
1
Title
"Buried Lies, Part 1"
Directed by
Harry Hook
Written by
Kevin Hood
Original release date
21 February 1996 (1996-02-21)
UK viewers (millions)
12
Sam returns to Cambridge to take up a teaching assignment and to work for the police. In her first case, she has to deal with the death of a six-year-old girl found floating in a nearby river. The autopsy reveals that the child has suffered previous abuse, including cigarette burns and several broken ribs. Sam receives information from a prison inm
Sam returns to Cambridge to take up a teaching assignment and to work for the police. In her first case, she has to deal with the death of a six-year-old girl found floating in a nearby river. The autopsy reveals that the child has suffered previous abuse, including cigarette burns and several broken ribs. Sam receives information from a prison inm
No. overall
Sam returns to Cambridge to take up a teaching assignment and to work for the police. In her first case, she has to deal with the death of a six-year-old girl found floating in a nearby river. The autopsy reveals that the child has suffered previous abuse, including cigarette burns and several broken ribs. Sam receives information from a prison inm
2
2
No. overall
2
No. in series
2
Title
"Buried Lies, Part 2"
Directed by
Harry Hook
Written by
Kevin Hood
Original release date
22 February 1996 (1996-02-22)
UK viewers (millions)
12
When Sam's house is broken into, her personal safety is put at risk, but she pursues the case with her usual zeal.
When Sam's house is broken into, her personal safety is put at risk, but she pursues the case with her usual zeal.
No. overall
When Sam's house is broken into, her personal safety is put at risk, but she pursues the case with her usual zeal.
3
3
No. overall
3
No. in series
3
Title
"Long Days, Short Nights, Part 1"
Directed by
Mike Barker
Written by
Ashley Pharoah
Original release date
28 February 1996 (1996-02-28)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
When Mark James's decomposing body is found in an abandoned building, there is every indication that he was part of some occult ritual. An upside down cross was carved on his chest, his wrists were bound with ivy and he was strangled. All evidence points to his friend Sebastian Bird, a rich idler who allowed James to live in his house but who had a
When Mark James's decomposing body is found in an abandoned building, there is every indication that he was part of some occult ritual. An upside down cross was carved on his chest, his wrists were bound with ivy and he was strangled. All evidence points to his friend Sebastian Bird, a rich idler who allowed James to live in his house but who had a
No. overall
When Mark James's decomposing body is found in an abandoned building, there is every indication that he was part of some occult ritual. An upside down cross was carved on his chest, his wrists were bound with ivy and he was strangled. All evidence points to his friend Sebastian Bird, a rich idler who allowed James to live in his house but who had a
4
4
No. overall
4
No. in series
4
Title
"Long Days, Short Nights, Part 2"
Directed by
Mike Barker
Written by
Ashley Pharoah
Original release date
29 February 1996 (1996-02-29)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
When another of Sebastian Bird's one-time friends is killed, the police are ever more convinced of his guilt and grow increasingly frustrated at Sam's inability to provide them the evidence that they are sure is there. The solution lies in an old case and someone's desperate need for revenge.
When another of Sebastian Bird's one-time friends is killed, the police are ever more convinced of his guilt and grow increasingly frustrated at Sam's inability to provide them the evidence that they are sure is there. The solution lies in an old case and someone's desperate need for revenge.
No. overall
When another of Sebastian Bird's one-time friends is killed, the police are ever more convinced of his guilt and grow increasingly frustrated at Sam's inability to provide them the evidence that they are sure is there. The solution lies in an old case and someone's desperate need for revenge.
5
5
No. overall
5
No. in series
5
Title
"Darkness Visible, Part 1"
Directed by
Noella Smith
Written by
Ashley Pharoah
Original release date
13 March 1996 (1996-03-13)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk in for the night. The victim died from a blow to the head and was badly beaten post-mortem. DS Farmer is concerned that the assault may have been the work of some of her officers. Sam also meets up with Liam Sl
Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk in for the night. The victim died from a blow to the head and was badly beaten post-mortem. DS Farmer is concerned that the assault may have been the work of some of her officers. Sam also meets up with Liam Sl
No. overall
Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk in for the night. The victim died from a blow to the head and was badly beaten post-mortem. DS Farmer is concerned that the assault may have been the work of some of her officers. Sam also meets up with Liam Sl
6
6
No. overall
6
No. in series
6
Title
"Darkness Visible, Part 2"
Directed by
Noella Smith
Written by
Ashley Pharoah
Original release date
14 March 1996 (1996-03-14)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam continues to be harassed by someone unknown, having to call in the bomb squad when she receives a mysterious parcel, and subsequently someone tries to run her off the road. Liam and Sam renew their relationship, but she is faced with a difficult choice.
Sam continues to be harassed by someone unknown, having to call in the bomb squad when she receives a mysterious parcel, and subsequently someone tries to run her off the road. Liam and Sam renew their relationship, but she is faced with a difficult choice.
No. overall
Sam continues to be harassed by someone unknown, having to call in the bomb squad when she receives a mysterious parcel, and subsequently someone tries to run her off the road. Liam and Sam renew their relationship, but she is faced with a difficult choice.
7
7
No. overall
7
No. in series
7
Title
"Sins of the Fathers, Part 1"
Directed by
Ben Bolt
Written by
Kevin Hood
Original release date
2 April 1996 (1996-04-02)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
One of Sam's students has a problem and seeks some personal advice. She and her family emigrated from Vietnam during the boat people exodus and her father wants her to enter a marriage he's arranged for her. She's worried that her husband-to-be will realise she is not a virgin and Sam counsels her that honesty is always the best policy, but in this
One of Sam's students has a problem and seeks some personal advice. She and her family emigrated from Vietnam during the boat people exodus and her father wants her to enter a marriage he's arranged for her. She's worried that her husband-to-be will realise she is not a virgin and Sam counsels her that honesty is always the best policy, but in this
No. overall
One of Sam's students has a problem and seeks some personal advice. She and her family emigrated from Vietnam during the boat people exodus and her father wants her to enter a marriage he's arranged for her. She's worried that her husband-to-be will realise she is not a virgin and Sam counsels her that honesty is always the best policy, but in this
8
8
No. overall
8
No. in series
8
Title
"Sins of the Fathers, Part 2"
Directed by
Ben Bolt
Written by
Kevin Hood
Original release date
3 April 1996 (1996-04-03)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
With the burned body now identified through dental records, the police have a suspect. However, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and the police are concerned that he may lash out. When the police do finally locate him, a member of the team is killed.
With the burned body now identified through dental records, the police have a suspect. However, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and the police are concerned that he may lash out. When the police do finally locate him, a member of the team is killed.
No. overall
With the burned body now identified through dental records, the police have a suspect. However, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and the police are concerned that he may lash out. When the police do finally locate him, a member of the team is killed.
No. overall
No. in series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
UK viewers (millions)
1
1
"Buried Lies, Part 1"
Harry Hook
Kevin Hood
21 February 1996 (1996-02-21)
12
Sam returns to Cambridge to take up a teaching assignment and to work for the police. In her first case, she has to deal with the death of a six-year-old girl found floating in a nearby river. The autopsy reveals that the child has suffered previous abuse, including cigarette burns and several broken ribs. Sam receives information from a prison inm
2
2
"Buried Lies, Part 2"
Harry Hook
Kevin Hood
22 February 1996 (1996-02-22)
12
When Sam's house is broken into, her personal safety is put at risk, but she pursues the case with her usual zeal.
3
3
"Long Days, Short Nights, Part 1"
Mike Barker
Ashley Pharoah
28 February 1996 (1996-02-28)
N/A
When Mark James's decomposing body is found in an abandoned building, there is every indication that he was part of some occult ritual. An upside down cross was carved on his chest, his wrists were bound with ivy and he was strangled. All evidence points to his friend Sebastian Bird, a rich idler who allowed James to live in his house but who had a
4
4
"Long Days, Short Nights, Part 2"
Mike Barker
Ashley Pharoah
29 February 1996 (1996-02-29)
N/A
When another of Sebastian Bird's one-time friends is killed, the police are ever more convinced of his guilt and grow increasingly frustrated at Sam's inability to provide them the evidence that they are sure is there. The solution lies in an old case and someone's desperate need for revenge.
5
5
"Darkness Visible, Part 1"
Noella Smith
Ashley Pharoah
13 March 1996 (1996-03-13)
N/A
Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk in for the night. The victim died from a blow to the head and was badly beaten post-mortem. DS Farmer is concerned that the assault may have been the work of some of her officers. Sam also meets up with Liam Sl
6
6
"Darkness Visible, Part 2"
Noella Smith
Ashley Pharoah
14 March 1996 (1996-03-14)
N/A
Sam continues to be harassed by someone unknown, having to call in the bomb squad when she receives a mysterious parcel, and subsequently someone tries to run her off the road. Liam and Sam renew their relationship, but she is faced with a difficult choice.
7
7
"Sins of the Fathers, Part 1"
Ben Bolt
Kevin Hood
2 April 1996 (1996-04-02)
N/A
One of Sam's students has a problem and seeks some personal advice. She and her family emigrated from Vietnam during the boat people exodus and her father wants her to enter a marriage he's arranged for her. She's worried that her husband-to-be will realise she is not a virgin and Sam counsels her that honesty is always the best policy, but in this
8
8
"Sins of the Fathers, Part 2"
Ben Bolt
Kevin Hood
3 April 1996 (1996-04-03)
N/A
With the burned body now identified through dental records, the police have a suspect. However, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and the police are concerned that he may lash out. When the police do finally locate him, a member of the team is killed.
· Episodes › Series 2 (1997)
9
9
No. overall
9
No. in series
1
Title
"Blood, Sweat and Tears, Part 1"
Directed by
Julian Jarrold
Written by
John Milne
Original release date
14 February 1997 (1997-02-14)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Boxer Kevin Sharma dies from blows received in the ring, but pathologist Sam Ryan determines that he has a brain injury dating from sometime after his last bout two months ago. One of the governors of the boxing board, retired superintendent Jack Reeve, is concerned that it will reflect badly on them. Reeve is also trying to cancel one-time trainer
Boxer Kevin Sharma dies from blows received in the ring, but pathologist Sam Ryan determines that he has a brain injury dating from sometime after his last bout two months ago. One of the governors of the boxing board, retired superintendent Jack Reeve, is concerned that it will reflect badly on them. Reeve is also trying to cancel one-time trainer
No. overall
Boxer Kevin Sharma dies from blows received in the ring, but pathologist Sam Ryan determines that he has a brain injury dating from sometime after his last bout two months ago. One of the governors of the boxing board, retired superintendent Jack Reeve, is concerned that it will reflect badly on them. Reeve is also trying to cancel one-time trainer
10
10
No. overall
10
No. in series
2
Title
"Blood, Sweat and Tears, Part 2"
Directed by
Julian Jarrold
Written by
John Milne
Original release date
15 February 1997 (1997-02-15)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam is not convinced about the suicide and, with the assistance of a ballistics expert, obtains the evidence to prove the suicide was actually murder. She also learns the reason for Kevin Sharma getting into a bare-knuckles fight and now suspects that Terence Cross's hit-and-run may not have been an accident. Sam's sister Wyn continues to have diff
Sam is not convinced about the suicide and, with the assistance of a ballistics expert, obtains the evidence to prove the suicide was actually murder. She also learns the reason for Kevin Sharma getting into a bare-knuckles fight and now suspects that Terence Cross's hit-and-run may not have been an accident. Sam's sister Wyn continues to have diff
No. overall
Sam is not convinced about the suicide and, with the assistance of a ballistics expert, obtains the evidence to prove the suicide was actually murder. She also learns the reason for Kevin Sharma getting into a bare-knuckles fight and now suspects that Terence Cross's hit-and-run may not have been an accident. Sam's sister Wyn continues to have diff
11
11
No. overall
11
No. in series
3
Title
"Cease upon the Midnight, Part 1"
Directed by
Catherine Morshead
Written by
Jacqueline Holborough John Milne
Original release date
28 February 1997 (1997-02-28)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Stuart Evans is 40 years old and in the advanced stages of AIDS. When he dies the night after his birthday party, no one thinks anything of it but his parents donate his remains to scientific study. When Sam and Trevor start an examination of the remains, they notice needle marks and suspect his death may not have been straightforward. Their suspic
Stuart Evans is 40 years old and in the advanced stages of AIDS. When he dies the night after his birthday party, no one thinks anything of it but his parents donate his remains to scientific study. When Sam and Trevor start an examination of the remains, they notice needle marks and suspect his death may not have been straightforward. Their suspic
No. overall
Stuart Evans is 40 years old and in the advanced stages of AIDS. When he dies the night after his birthday party, no one thinks anything of it but his parents donate his remains to scientific study. When Sam and Trevor start an examination of the remains, they notice needle marks and suspect his death may not have been straightforward. Their suspic
12
12
No. overall
12
No. in series
4
Title
"Cease upon the Midnight, Part 2"
Directed by
Catherine Morshead
Written by
Jacqueline Holborough John Milne
Original release date
1 March 1997 (1997-03-01)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
The police make an arrest but soon realise they have the wrong person in custody when a crucial piece of evidence is uncovered. Sam discovers the true identity of the person behind the deaths, but rather than tell the police, she decides to let him turn himself in. Unfortunately, this leads to a tragic result. In her personal life, Sam and Peter Ro
The police make an arrest but soon realise they have the wrong person in custody when a crucial piece of evidence is uncovered. Sam discovers the true identity of the person behind the deaths, but rather than tell the police, she decides to let him turn himself in. Unfortunately, this leads to a tragic result. In her personal life, Sam and Peter Ro
No. overall
The police make an arrest but soon realise they have the wrong person in custody when a crucial piece of evidence is uncovered. Sam discovers the true identity of the person behind the deaths, but rather than tell the police, she decides to let him turn himself in. Unfortunately, this leads to a tragic result. In her personal life, Sam and Peter Ro
13
13
No. overall
13
No. in series
5
Title
"Only the Lonely, Part 1"
Directed by
Nicholas Laughland
Written by
Gillian Richmond
Original release date
21 March 1997 (1997-03-21)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Helen Mathews is found strangled on the street. In the course of the investigation, the police learn that she was having an affair with Alan Whyte, a flying instructor working for her husband, Michael. From the evidence, it appears as though she was about to leave her husband and move to Canada. The police uncover a similar case from several years
Helen Mathews is found strangled on the street. In the course of the investigation, the police learn that she was having an affair with Alan Whyte, a flying instructor working for her husband, Michael. From the evidence, it appears as though she was about to leave her husband and move to Canada. The police uncover a similar case from several years
No. overall
Helen Mathews is found strangled on the street. In the course of the investigation, the police learn that she was having an affair with Alan Whyte, a flying instructor working for her husband, Michael. From the evidence, it appears as though she was about to leave her husband and move to Canada. The police uncover a similar case from several years
14
14
No. overall
14
No. in series
6
Title
"Only the Lonely, Part 2"
Directed by
Nicholas Laughland
Written by
Gillian Richmond
Original release date
22 March 1997 (1997-03-22)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam uncovers some very peculiar bruising on both victims that provides the police with the evidence they need to identify the person responsible. Sam's life is put at risk, however, when the murderer threatens her. Wyn Ryan, who has been living with Sam since their mother's death, has found a job and is now looking to move on. Sam and Peter continu
Sam uncovers some very peculiar bruising on both victims that provides the police with the evidence they need to identify the person responsible. Sam's life is put at risk, however, when the murderer threatens her. Wyn Ryan, who has been living with Sam since their mother's death, has found a job and is now looking to move on. Sam and Peter continu
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Sam uncovers some very peculiar bruising on both victims that provides the police with the evidence they need to identify the person responsible. Sam's life is put at risk, however, when the murderer threatens her. Wyn Ryan, who has been living with Sam since their mother's death, has found a job and is now looking to move on. Sam and Peter continu
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15
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15
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7
Title
"Friends Like These, Part 1"
Directed by
Richard Signy
Written by
Peter Lloyd
Original release date
4 April 1997 (1997-04-04)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
When 75-year-old Millicent Lockwood is found brutally beaten to death in a local park, the police immediately focus on a local who was seen arguing with her a short time earlier. The autopsy reveals little evidence but Sam once again refuses to make the evidence they have fit the suspect, which leads to an inevitable clash with the police. She also
When 75-year-old Millicent Lockwood is found brutally beaten to death in a local park, the police immediately focus on a local who was seen arguing with her a short time earlier. The autopsy reveals little evidence but Sam once again refuses to make the evidence they have fit the suspect, which leads to an inevitable clash with the police. She also
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When 75-year-old Millicent Lockwood is found brutally beaten to death in a local park, the police immediately focus on a local who was seen arguing with her a short time earlier. The autopsy reveals little evidence but Sam once again refuses to make the evidence they have fit the suspect, which leads to an inevitable clash with the police. She also
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16
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8
Title
"Friends Like These, Part 2"
Directed by
Richard Signy
Written by
Peter Lloyd
Original release date
5 April 1997 (1997-04-05)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
The police are concerned that Sam's involvement may actually taint some of the evidence they have and an angry DSI Peter Ross informs her that he has filed a formal complaint with the coroner and the chief constable over her conduct. This obviously affects their professional and personal relationship.
The police are concerned that Sam's involvement may actually taint some of the evidence they have and an angry DSI Peter Ross informs her that he has filed a formal complaint with the coroner and the chief constable over her conduct. This obviously affects their professional and personal relationship.
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The police are concerned that Sam's involvement may actually taint some of the evidence they have and an angry DSI Peter Ross informs her that he has filed a formal complaint with the coroner and the chief constable over her conduct. This obviously affects their professional and personal relationship.
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9
1
"Blood, Sweat and Tears, Part 1"
Julian Jarrold
John Milne
14 February 1997 (1997-02-14)
N/A
Boxer Kevin Sharma dies from blows received in the ring, but pathologist Sam Ryan determines that he has a brain injury dating from sometime after his last bout two months ago. One of the governors of the boxing board, retired superintendent Jack Reeve, is concerned that it will reflect badly on them. Reeve is also trying to cancel one-time trainer
10
2
"Blood, Sweat and Tears, Part 2"
Julian Jarrold
John Milne
15 February 1997 (1997-02-15)
N/A
Sam is not convinced about the suicide and, with the assistance of a ballistics expert, obtains the evidence to prove the suicide was actually murder. She also learns the reason for Kevin Sharma getting into a bare-knuckles fight and now suspects that Terence Cross's hit-and-run may not have been an accident. Sam's sister Wyn continues to have diff
11
3
"Cease upon the Midnight, Part 1"
Catherine Morshead
Jacqueline Holborough John Milne
28 February 1997 (1997-02-28)
N/A
Stuart Evans is 40 years old and in the advanced stages of AIDS. When he dies the night after his birthday party, no one thinks anything of it but his parents donate his remains to scientific study. When Sam and Trevor start an examination of the remains, they notice needle marks and suspect his death may not have been straightforward. Their suspic
12
4
"Cease upon the Midnight, Part 2"
Catherine Morshead
Jacqueline Holborough John Milne
1 March 1997 (1997-03-01)
N/A
The police make an arrest but soon realise they have the wrong person in custody when a crucial piece of evidence is uncovered. Sam discovers the true identity of the person behind the deaths, but rather than tell the police, she decides to let him turn himself in. Unfortunately, this leads to a tragic result. In her personal life, Sam and Peter Ro
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5
"Only the Lonely, Part 1"
Nicholas Laughland
Gillian Richmond
21 March 1997 (1997-03-21)
N/A
Helen Mathews is found strangled on the street. In the course of the investigation, the police learn that she was having an affair with Alan Whyte, a flying instructor working for her husband, Michael. From the evidence, it appears as though she was about to leave her husband and move to Canada. The police uncover a similar case from several years
14
6
"Only the Lonely, Part 2"
Nicholas Laughland
Gillian Richmond
22 March 1997 (1997-03-22)
N/A
Sam uncovers some very peculiar bruising on both victims that provides the police with the evidence they need to identify the person responsible. Sam's life is put at risk, however, when the murderer threatens her. Wyn Ryan, who has been living with Sam since their mother's death, has found a job and is now looking to move on. Sam and Peter continu
15
7
"Friends Like These, Part 1"
Richard Signy
Peter Lloyd
4 April 1997 (1997-04-04)
N/A
When 75-year-old Millicent Lockwood is found brutally beaten to death in a local park, the police immediately focus on a local who was seen arguing with her a short time earlier. The autopsy reveals little evidence but Sam once again refuses to make the evidence they have fit the suspect, which leads to an inevitable clash with the police. She also
16
8
"Friends Like These, Part 2"
Richard Signy
Peter Lloyd
5 April 1997 (1997-04-05)
N/A
The police are concerned that Sam's involvement may actually taint some of the evidence they have and an angry DSI Peter Ross informs her that he has filed a formal complaint with the coroner and the chief constable over her conduct. This obviously affects their professional and personal relationship.
· Episodes › Series 3 (1998)
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1
Title
"An Academic Exercise, Part 1"
Directed by
Jonas Grimås
Written by
Tony McHale
Original release date
19 March 1998 (1998-03-19)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam is shaken when she has to look into the death of a very dear friend, Dr Annabelle Evans, a Cambridge professor. She was found in her home, badly beaten in what appears to be a botched burglary attempt. The police immediately focus on the husband as the likely killer but Sam suspects that an altercation at a local restaurant during the May Ball,
Sam is shaken when she has to look into the death of a very dear friend, Dr Annabelle Evans, a Cambridge professor. She was found in her home, badly beaten in what appears to be a botched burglary attempt. The police immediately focus on the husband as the likely killer but Sam suspects that an altercation at a local restaurant during the May Ball,
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Sam is shaken when she has to look into the death of a very dear friend, Dr Annabelle Evans, a Cambridge professor. She was found in her home, badly beaten in what appears to be a botched burglary attempt. The police immediately focus on the husband as the likely killer but Sam suspects that an altercation at a local restaurant during the May Ball,
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18
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18
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2
Title
"An Academic Exercise, Part 2"
Directed by
Jonas Grimås
Written by
Tony McHale
Original release date
20 March 1998 (1998-03-20)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam is intrigued by the relationship some of her students may have had with Annabelle, particularly when she learns her friend may have had a lover. In her personal life, Sam has moved on. Her sister Wyn has relocated to Ireland and Peter Ross has also been transferred. She does, however, run into an old friend who also happens to be an acquaintanc
Sam is intrigued by the relationship some of her students may have had with Annabelle, particularly when she learns her friend may have had a lover. In her personal life, Sam has moved on. Her sister Wyn has relocated to Ireland and Peter Ross has also been transferred. She does, however, run into an old friend who also happens to be an acquaintanc
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Sam is intrigued by the relationship some of her students may have had with Annabelle, particularly when she learns her friend may have had a lover. In her personal life, Sam has moved on. Her sister Wyn has relocated to Ireland and Peter Ross has also been transferred. She does, however, run into an old friend who also happens to be an acquaintanc
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19
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19
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3
Title
"Fallen Idol, Part 1"
Directed by
Alex Pillai
Written by
Gwyneth Hughes
Original release date
2 April 1998 (1998-04-02)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Gemma Boyd, an attractive 17-year-old, is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Although the cause of death was a broken neck, there is little to indicate whether she fell or was pushed. She was found in a vacant house that her estate agent mother and stepfather were selling. The autopsy reveals that Gemma had already had a child and was pregnan
Gemma Boyd, an attractive 17-year-old, is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Although the cause of death was a broken neck, there is little to indicate whether she fell or was pushed. She was found in a vacant house that her estate agent mother and stepfather were selling. The autopsy reveals that Gemma had already had a child and was pregnan
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Gemma Boyd, an attractive 17-year-old, is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Although the cause of death was a broken neck, there is little to indicate whether she fell or was pushed. She was found in a vacant house that her estate agent mother and stepfather were selling. The autopsy reveals that Gemma had already had a child and was pregnan
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20
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20
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4
Title
"Fallen Idol, Part 2"
Directed by
Alex Pillai
Written by
Gwyneth Hughes
Original release date
3 April 1998 (1998-04-03)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
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21
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21
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5
Title
"Divided Loyalties, Part 1"
Directed by
Bill Anderson
Written by
Niall Leonard
Original release date
16 April 1998 (1998-04-16)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam looks into the death of Maggie Collins who died of a heroin overdose. Sadly, her body was not discovered for several days and in that time, her infant daughter died of dehydration. Soon after Maggie's death Stephen Jackson, a small-time dealer and addict, is killed in an explosion in his home. The autopsy reveals that both of them died of overd
Sam looks into the death of Maggie Collins who died of a heroin overdose. Sadly, her body was not discovered for several days and in that time, her infant daughter died of dehydration. Soon after Maggie's death Stephen Jackson, a small-time dealer and addict, is killed in an explosion in his home. The autopsy reveals that both of them died of overd
No. overall
Sam looks into the death of Maggie Collins who died of a heroin overdose. Sadly, her body was not discovered for several days and in that time, her infant daughter died of dehydration. Soon after Maggie's death Stephen Jackson, a small-time dealer and addict, is killed in an explosion in his home. The autopsy reveals that both of them died of overd
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22
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22
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6
Title
"Divided Loyalties, Part 2"
Directed by
Bill Anderson
Written by
Niall Leonard
Original release date
17 April 1998 (1998-04-17)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
When another small-time dealer is killed, the police think they have either vigilantes or a turf war on their hands. What they have is something far more complex that involves one of their own.
When another small-time dealer is killed, the police think they have either vigilantes or a turf war on their hands. What they have is something far more complex that involves one of their own.
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When another small-time dealer is killed, the police think they have either vigilantes or a turf war on their hands. What they have is something far more complex that involves one of their own.
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23
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23
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7
Title
"Brothers in Arms, Part 1"
Directed by
Ian Knox
Written by
John Milne
Original release date
23 April 1998 (1998-04-23)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
When Philip Nelson is killed in a farm accident, the pathologists conclude they have a straightforward case of man vs. machine and the machine won. Sam makes an error, however, and soon finds evidence that points to murder. The police suspect his handyman, all the more so when they discover he was having an affair with Nelson's wife.
When Philip Nelson is killed in a farm accident, the pathologists conclude they have a straightforward case of man vs. machine and the machine won. Sam makes an error, however, and soon finds evidence that points to murder. The police suspect his handyman, all the more so when they discover he was having an affair with Nelson's wife.
No. overall
When Philip Nelson is killed in a farm accident, the pathologists conclude they have a straightforward case of man vs. machine and the machine won. Sam makes an error, however, and soon finds evidence that points to murder. The police suspect his handyman, all the more so when they discover he was having an affair with Nelson's wife.
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24
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24
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8
Title
"Brothers in Arms, Part 2"
Directed by
Ian Knox
Written by
John Milne
Original release date
24 April 1998 (1998-04-24)
UK viewers (millions)
N/A
Sam uncovers evidence that connect at least some of the men to events in Northern Ireland when they served in the army together many years before. Sam is more than a little surprised when Charlie, an old friend, sounds her out about taking up a new Chair in Forensic Pathology at London University. DI Michael Connor and his wife take a stab at a rec
Sam uncovers evidence that connect at least some of the men to events in Northern Ireland when they served in the army together many years before. Sam is more than a little surprised when Charlie, an old friend, sounds her out about taking up a new Chair in Forensic Pathology at London University. DI Michael Connor and his wife take a stab at a rec
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Sam uncovers evidence that connect at least some of the men to events in Northern Ireland when they served in the army together many years before. Sam is more than a little surprised when Charlie, an old friend, sounds her out about taking up a new Chair in Forensic Pathology at London University. DI Michael Connor and his wife take a stab at a rec
No. overall
No. in series
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
UK viewers (millions)
17
1
"An Academic Exercise, Part 1"
Jonas Grimås
Tony McHale
19 March 1998 (1998-03-19)
N/A
Sam is shaken when she has to look into the death of a very dear friend, Dr Annabelle Evans, a Cambridge professor. She was found in her home, badly beaten in what appears to be a botched burglary attempt. The police immediately focus on the husband as the likely killer but Sam suspects that an altercation at a local restaurant during the May Ball,
18
2
"An Academic Exercise, Part 2"
Jonas Grimås
Tony McHale
20 March 1998 (1998-03-20)
N/A
Sam is intrigued by the relationship some of her students may have had with Annabelle, particularly when she learns her friend may have had a lover. In her personal life, Sam has moved on. Her sister Wyn has relocated to Ireland and Peter Ross has also been transferred. She does, however, run into an old friend who also happens to be an acquaintanc
19
3
"Fallen Idol, Part 1"
Alex Pillai
Gwyneth Hughes
2 April 1998 (1998-04-02)
N/A
Gemma Boyd, an attractive 17-year-old, is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Although the cause of death was a broken neck, there is little to indicate whether she fell or was pushed. She was found in a vacant house that her estate agent mother and stepfather were selling. The autopsy reveals that Gemma had already had a child and was pregnan
20
4
"Fallen Idol, Part 2"
Alex Pillai
Gwyneth Hughes
3 April 1998 (1998-04-03)
N/A
21
5
"Divided Loyalties, Part 1"
Bill Anderson
Niall Leonard
16 April 1998 (1998-04-16)
N/A
Sam looks into the death of Maggie Collins who died of a heroin overdose. Sadly, her body was not discovered for several days and in that time, her infant daughter died of dehydration. Soon after Maggie's death Stephen Jackson, a small-time dealer and addict, is killed in an explosion in his home. The autopsy reveals that both of them died of overd
22
6
"Divided Loyalties, Part 2"
Bill Anderson
Niall Leonard
17 April 1998 (1998-04-17)
N/A
When another small-time dealer is killed, the police think they have either vigilantes or a turf war on their hands. What they have is something far more complex that involves one of their own.
23
7
"Brothers in Arms, Part 1"
Ian Knox
John Milne
23 April 1998 (1998-04-23)
N/A
When Philip Nelson is killed in a farm accident, the pathologists conclude they have a straightforward case of man vs. machine and the machine won. Sam makes an error, however, and soon finds evidence that points to murder. The police suspect his handyman, all the more so when they discover he was having an affair with Nelson's wife.
24
8
"Brothers in Arms, Part 2"
Ian Knox
John Milne
24 April 1998 (1998-04-24)
N/A
Sam uncovers evidence that connect at least some of the men to events in Northern Ireland when they served in the army together many years before. Sam is more than a little surprised when Charlie, an old friend, sounds her out about taking up a new Chair in Forensic Pathology at London University. DI Michael Connor and his wife take a stab at a rec
· Episodes › Series 4 (1999)
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25
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25
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1
Title
"Gone Tomorrow"
Directed by
Matthew Evans
Written by
Niall Leonard
Original release date
31 May 1999 (1999-05-31)
UK viewers (millions)
10
Now installed in London as a Professor at Imperial university, Sam is called to assist when a helicopter carrying 16 men crashes in the North Sea en route to a drilling platform. The pilot's body is recovered and the autopsy reveals he suffered a heart attack between the time he sent a distress signal and the time the helicopter crashed. When Sam d
Now installed in London as a Professor at Imperial university, Sam is called to assist when a helicopter carrying 16 men crashes in the North Sea en route to a drilling platform. The pilot's body is recovered and the autopsy reveals he suffered a heart attack between the time he sent a distress signal and the time the helicopter crashed. When Sam d
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Now installed in London as a Professor at Imperial university, Sam is called to assist when a helicopter carrying 16 men crashes in the North Sea en route to a drilling platform. The pilot's body is recovered and the autopsy reveals he suffered a heart attack between the time he sent a distress signal and the time the helicopter crashed. When Sam d
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26
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26
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2
Title
"A Kind of Justice, Part 1"
Directed by
Richard Signy
Written by
Peter Lloyd
Original release date
8 June 1999 (1999-06-08)
UK viewers (millions)
8
Brian McNally is a one-time criminal with a major problem. The day after he is badly beaten by gangster Mike Georghiou, McNally finds Georghiou's strangled body at his business. He's convinced that Mike's brother Tony, also a gangster known for his violent streak, will come after him so he gets Sam to prove that he could not have been the killer. W
Brian McNally is a one-time criminal with a major problem. The day after he is badly beaten by gangster Mike Georghiou, McNally finds Georghiou's strangled body at his business. He's convinced that Mike's brother Tony, also a gangster known for his violent streak, will come after him so he gets Sam to prove that he could not have been the killer. W
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Brian McNally is a one-time criminal with a major problem. The day after he is badly beaten by gangster Mike Georghiou, McNally finds Georghiou's strangled body at his business. He's convinced that Mike's brother Tony, also a gangster known for his violent streak, will come after him so he gets Sam to prove that he could not have been the killer. W
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27
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27
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3
Title
"A Kind of Justice, Part 2"
Directed by
Richard Signy
Written by
Peter Lloyd
Original release date
9 June 1999 (1999-06-09)
UK viewers (millions)
8
28
28
No. overall
28
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4
Title
"A Good Body, Part 1"
Directed by
David Thacker
Written by
J. C. Wilsher
Original release date
15 June 1999 (1999-06-15)
UK viewers (millions)
9
Sam is reunited with newly promoted DCI Michael Connor when they investigate a fire in a cinema. Sam manages to identify all but one of the 12 victims, body .
Sam is reunited with newly promoted DCI Michael Connor when they investigate a fire in a cinema. Sam manages to identify all but one of the 12 victims, body .
No. overall
Sam is reunited with newly promoted DCI Michael Connor when they investigate a fire in a cinema. Sam manages to identify all but one of the 12 victims, body .
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29
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5
Title
"A Good Body, Part 2"
Directed by
David Thacker
Written by
J. C. Wilsher
Original release date
16 June 1999 (1999-06-16)
UK viewers (millions)
8
As Sam gathers more information, including the use of a facial reconstruction, she comes to believe that body is, in fact, someone who was supposed to have been killed years before and for which Chris Caldwell was convicted of murder. Sam becomes attracted to Caldwell and manages to get him set free, but when others are subsequently murdered, C
As Sam gathers more information, including the use of a facial reconstruction, she comes to believe that body is, in fact, someone who was supposed to have been killed years before and for which Chris Caldwell was convicted of murder. Sam becomes attracted to Caldwell and manages to get him set free, but when others are subsequently murdered, C
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As Sam gathers more information, including the use of a facial reconstruction, she comes to believe that body is, in fact, someone who was supposed to have been killed years before and for which Chris Caldwell was convicted of murder. Sam becomes attracted to Caldwell and manages to get him set free, but when others are subsequently murdered, C
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Title
Directed by
Written by
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UK viewers (millions)
25
1
"Gone Tomorrow"
Matthew Evans
Niall Leonard
31 May 1999 (1999-05-31)
10
Now installed in London as a Professor at Imperial university, Sam is called to assist when a helicopter carrying 16 men crashes in the North Sea en route to a drilling platform. The pilot's body is recovered and the autopsy reveals he suffered a heart attack between the time he sent a distress signal and the time the helicopter crashed. When Sam d
26
2
"A Kind of Justice, Part 1"
Richard Signy
Peter Lloyd
8 June 1999 (1999-06-08)
8
Brian McNally is a one-time criminal with a major problem. The day after he is badly beaten by gangster Mike Georghiou, McNally finds Georghiou's strangled body at his business. He's convinced that Mike's brother Tony, also a gangster known for his violent streak, will come after him so he gets Sam to prove that he could not have been the killer. W
27
3
"A Kind of Justice, Part 2"
Richard Signy
Peter Lloyd
9 June 1999 (1999-06-09)
8
28
4
"A Good Body, Part 1"
David Thacker
J. C. Wilsher
15 June 1999 (1999-06-15)
9
Sam is reunited with newly promoted DCI Michael Connor when they investigate a fire in a cinema. Sam manages to identify all but one of the 12 victims, body .
29
5
"A Good Body, Part 2"
David Thacker
J. C. Wilsher
16 June 1999 (1999-06-16)
8
As Sam gathers more information, including the use of a facial reconstruction, she comes to believe that body is, in fact, someone who was supposed to have been killed years before and for which Chris Caldwell was convicted of murder. Sam becomes attracted to Caldwell and manages to get him set free, but when others are subsequently murdered, C

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