The Best Episodes Directed By Carl Franklin

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(83 votes)

   #1 - Chapter 14

   S2:E12/14/2014

   The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

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   8.3/10(49 votes)

   #2 - Episode 9

   S2:E98/16/2019

   The investigation zeroes in on a prime suspect who proves surprisingly adept at manipulating a volatile situation to his advantage.

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3. 

   8.2/10(50 votes)

   #3 - Episode 8

   S2:E88/16/2019

   Red tape hinders Holden's plan to narrow his suspect pool. A weary and heartsick Bill tries to connect with his son. Wendy rethinks her relationship.

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4. 

   8.1/10(57 votes)

   #4 - Tape 5, Side B

   S1:E103/31/2017

   A distraught Hannah gets a ride home from the party. Jessica's behavior grows increasingly erratic, and Clay learns the truth behind a tragedy.

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5. 

   8.0/10(50 votes)

   #5 - Episode 6

   S2:E68/16/2019

   The FBI officially sends the BSU to Atlanta to investigate the missing and murdered children. Wendy second-guesses her interview methods.

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6. 

   7.9/10(70 votes)

   #6 - Chapter 11

   S1:E112/1/2013

   Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.

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7. 

   7.9/10(51 votes)

   #7 - Episode 7

   S2:E78/16/2019

   Hitting a dead end, Holden suggests a bold plan to draw the killer out. Bill's family faces more scrutiny. Wendy chafes as her job begins to shift.

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8. 

   7.9/10(67 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 10

   S1:E102/1/2013

   Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.

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9. 

   7.9/10(344 votes)

   #9 - Episode One

   S1:E19/21/2022

   After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

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10. 

    7.8/10(59 votes)

    #10 - Tape 5, Side A

    S1:E93/31/2017

    Hannah witnesses a traumatic event at a summertime party. Clay tries to reason with Justin, and Marcus warns him that the worst is yet to come.

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11. 

    7.7/10(64 votes)

    #11 - Chapter 15

    S2:E22/14/2014

    Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.

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12. 

    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Gerontion

    S3:E711/10/2013

    With an old adversary in custody, Saul makes the gamble of his career. Carrie and Quinn scramble to contain a local police investigation, while Mira finds her marriage at a crossroads.

    Director:Carl Franklin

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13. 

    6.9/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Redux

    S4:E711/9/2014

    Lockhart comes to negotiate. Haqqani uses Saul as his shield. Carrie's investigation gets complicated, especially when someone tampers with her pills.

    Director:Carl Franklin

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