9.5/109,662 votesLoading...#1 - Chapter 14
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2014
The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
9.5/107,328 votesLoading...#2 - Chapter 26
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
9.4/106,561 votesLoading...#3 - Chapter 52
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2016
As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Beau Willimon
9.3/104,884 votesLoading...#4 - Chapter 43
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/4/2016
Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: John Mankiewicz
9.2/104,705 votesLoading...#5 - Chapter 49
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2016
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Kenneth Lin, Melissa James Gibson
9.0/105,896 votesLoading...#6 - Chapter 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2013
Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Kate Barnow, Beau Willimon, Keith Huff
9.0/105,379 votesLoading...#7 - Chapter 17
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2014
A terror scare at the Capitol traps Francis with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Laura Eason
9.0/105,677 votesLoading...#8 - Chapter 32
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2015
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
9.0/104,549 votesLoading...#9 - Chapter 37
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/27/2015
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
9.0/103,869 votesLoading...#10 - Chapter 64
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2017
Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: N/A
8.9/105,078 votesLoading...#11 - Chapter 39
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2015
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.8/105,606 votesLoading...#12 - Chapter 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.8/104,720 votesLoading...#13 - Chapter 22
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/14/2014
Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.
Director: Jodie Foster
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.8/104,519 votesLoading...#14 - Chapter 25
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.8/104,088 votesLoading...#15 - Chapter 42
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2016
Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank's campaign on primary day.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Frank Pugliese
8.7/105,365 votesLoading...#16 - Chapter 10
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/1/2013
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Sarah Treem
8.7/104,082 votesLoading...#17 - Chapter 38
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2015
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.7/103,700 votesLoading...#18 - Chapter 48
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2016
At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately pursue a different agenda.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Frank Pugliese
8.7/103,715 votesLoading...#19 - Chapter 51
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/4/2016
Frank asks Will to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Laura Eason, Billy Kennedy
8.6/104,714 votesLoading...#20 - Chapter 24
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2014
A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: Beau Willimon, John Mankiewicz
8.5/108,786 votesLoading...#21 - Chapter 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2013
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.5/107,045 votesLoading...#22 - Chapter 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2013
Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.5/105,731 votesLoading...#23 - Chapter 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2013
The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Director: Joel Schumacher
Writer: Sam Forman
8.5/105,153 votesLoading...#24 - Chapter 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2013
The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Beau Willimon, Gina Gionfriddo
8.5/104,418 votesLoading...#25 - Chapter 21
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/2014
The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Francis has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.
Director: James Foley
Writer: David Manson
The Best Episodes of House of Cards
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Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Chapter 14" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards". It scored 9.5/10 based on 9662 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on 2/14/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 26".