Silent Witness: Series 17

TV-14
2014
Poster for Silent Witness: Series 17

Long-running British police procedural series based around a team of forensic pathology experts and their investigations into various crimes.

Where to watch Silent Witness: Series 17

Silent Witness: Series 17 is available to stream in Australia... More now on Google TV and Apple TV Store and BritBox Australia and BritBox on Prime.

Silent Witness: Series 17 episodes

Episode 17.1

Commodity (1)

Premiership footballer Isaac Dreyfus finds his career in tatters after... More a sex tape links him to the brutal murder of a young woman, threatening to destroy both his reputation and marriage. He is desperate to prove his innocence, while Adam Freedman turns to a mysterious source for help to avenge the murder of his wife and child. Nikki finds it hard to deal with Leo’s death following the arrival of the new Lyell Centre boss, pathologist Thomas Chamberlain.

Episode 17.2

Commodity (2)

Isaac Dreyfus fights to prove his innocence, whilst Adam Freedman... More turns to a mysterious source for help get revenge for the murder of his wife and child. Nikki questions the motive behind the murders and a re-examination of the Freedman crime scene leads Jack to make a shocking discovery.

Episode 17.3

Coup de Grace (1)

Nikki finds her professionalism being brought into question during the... More case of convicted killer David Bennetto, who was jailed for the murder of two gay teenagers. Thomas attempts to save The Lyell Centre’s reputation.

Episode 17.4

Coup de Grace (2)

Thomas is under increased pressure from DI Rachel Klein and... More the Home Office as he battles to save the Lyell Centre's reputation. Peter Masham makes an unlikely deal with Bennetto's brother-in-law. Jack and Clarissa finally uncover the true identity of murder victim Byron Lee.

EPISODE 17.5

In a Lonely Place (1)

Nikki and Jack head to Scotland to help earnest rural... More detective DS Jason Ross investigate the chilling murder of a lap dancer found in a remote forest. In their search to find a suspect, the team clash with rogue city detectives DS Mike MacNeil and DI Simon Laing. But as more human remains are unearthed in the forest, it becomes horrifyingly apparent that a dangerous serial killer is at large. News of the murders unsettles new mother Sarah, who is harbouring a dark secret from her partner Steve.

EPISODE 17.6

In a Lonely Place (2)

Nikki, Jack and DS Ross are feeling the pressure to... More close the net on a serial killer abducting young women. Concerns increase about missing Sarah, and solving her mysterious disappearance becomes an urgent priority for the team.

EPISODE 17.7

Undertone (1)

After the body of a pregnant Northern Irish girl is... More found, Nikki and Jack need to locate the baby that has been snatched from her womb. Thomas discovers the girl’s connections to a criminal underworld.

EPISODE 17.8

Undertone (2)

Martin is found dead in suspicious circumstances. Nuri becomes increasingly... More desperate to locate the missing drugs, with some tragic consequences. Nikki attempts to help a grieving William come to terms with his daughter Alice's death and his missing baby granddaughter.

EPISODE 17.9

Fraternity (1)

Jack becomes involved in an investigation into the murder of... More a 15-year-old girl owing to his personal connection with the prime suspect. Thomas needs to clear up the conflict of interest.

EPISODE 17.10

Fraternity (2)

Jack's world has been blown apart following the discovery of... More Hannah's dead body. Nikki manages to find out the truth behind Jack and Ryan's strained relationship. Thomas thinks about hiring forensic scientist Helen as Jack's permanent replacement. Christy Nash is scared for the future of his marriage and business after DI Carter finds out abouts of his relationship with 15-year-old Katie.

Silent Witness: Series 17 | Details

Rating
TV-14,
Genre
Drama
Country of origin
UK