About this season
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
Episodes (10)
1. Deadhead (1)
7.5Aired 7 January 2020 • 60 min
The team find unexpected connections between the death of a former US ambassador in a plane crash and the apparent suicide of a successful businessman.
2. Deadhead (2)
7.5Aired 8 January 2020 • 60 min
The team discover a connection between the plane crash and a sinister online forum. Meanwhile, Matt is grieving for his friend, putting his relationship with Nikki under strain.
3. Close to Home (1)
7.5Aired 14 January 2020 • 60 min
When the body of a missing teenager is found in a field near his village, Nikki and the Lyell team must determine whether the killer is a stranger or a local.
4. Close to Home (2)
8.0Aired 15 January 2020 • 60 min
Investigating the murder of missing teenager Jason Forbes, Nikki and the Lyell team are pressured by police officers who are keen to secure a conviction.
5. Seven Times (1)
6.0Aired 20 January 2020 • 60 min
A woman's body is found on railway tracks in London. When the post-mortem reveals signs of domestic violence, it brings back troubling memories for Nikki.
6. Seven Times (2)
7.0Aired 21 January 2020 • 60 min
When the team's search for Jenny's killer hits a wall, her friends at the women's refuge seek answers. Meanwhile, Thomas makes some friends in high places.
7. Hope (1)
7.7Aired 27 January 2020 • 60 min
When a skeleton is found in concrete, the Lyell team must investigate a suspicious death dating back 20 years.
8. Hope (2)
7.7Aired 28 January 2020 • 60 min
The team's investigation leads them to a mysterious cryogenics facility and the discovery of another suspicious death.
9. The Greater Good (1)
7.0Aired 29 January 2020 • 60 min
Thomas performs a post-mortem on a soldier who died in military training. His investigation takes a turn when he discovers traces of a possible nerve agent.
10. The Greater Good (2)
7.0Aired 3 February 2020 • 60 min
Jack is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the scene of a car crash. As he fights for his life, the team must identify the poison to save their friend.