8.3

House of Cards•Season 1•Episode 1

Part 1

8.3/10 · 562 votesNov 18, 199058 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Francis Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. He has faithfully served his party without question, but events are about to spark his ambition. When the long-standing Prime Minister dies, the hunt is on to find a replacement.

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes4

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Cast16

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Susannah Harker

Mattie Storin

Miles Anderson

Roger O'Neill

Alphonsia Emmanuel

Penny Guy

Malcolm Tierney

Patrick Woolton

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

William Chubb

John Krajewski

David Lyon

Henry Collingridge

Isabelle Amyes

Anne Collingridge

James Villiers

Charles Collingridge

Christopher Owen

Peter McKenzie

Damien Thomas

Michael Samuels

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Episode Summary

"Part 1" is episode 1 of House of Cards season 1. It scored 8.3/10 from 562 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.4). It aired on November 18, 1990.

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