Season 1

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  8.5/108,969 votes

  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

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  8.5/107,196 votes

  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

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  8.2/106,417 votes

  Chapter 3

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2013

  Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Claire finds herself a new business partner.

  Director: James Foley

  Writer: Keith Huff, Beau Willimon

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  8.1/106,028 votes

  Chapter 4

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2013

  Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership. Zoe is offered the promotion of White House Correspondent and doesn't know if she should take it or not.

  Director: James Foley

  Writer: Rick Cleveland, Beau Willimon

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  8.4/105,876 votes

  Chapter 5

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2013

  A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.

  Director: Joel Schumacher

  Writer: Sarah Treem

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  8.5/105,849 votes

  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

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  8.0/105,509 votes

  Chapter 7

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/1/2013

  Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a young hooker in trouble.

  Director: Charles McDougall

  Writer: Kate Barnow, Beau Willimon

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  7.6/105,724 votes

  Chapter 8

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2013

  Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

  Director: Charles McDougall

  Writer: Beau Willimon

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  8.4/105,416 votes

  Chapter 9

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2013

  Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in Congress. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the Vice President, but the VP is not making it an easy trip for him. Zoe's relationship with Frank gets a little bumpy.

  Director: James Foley

  Writer: Rick Cleveland, Beau Willimon

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  8.7/105,489 votes

  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

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  9.0/106,045 votes

  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: Keith Huff, Kate Barnow, Beau Willimon

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  8.5/105,267 votes

  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

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  8.8/105,729 votes

  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