The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 1
Every episode of House of Cards Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 1!
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 will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "House of Cards" season 1 is "Chapter 1", rated 8.5/10 from 8715 user votes. It was directed by David Fincher and written by Beau Willimon. "Chapter 1" aired on 2/1/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 2".
8.5/10 8,715 votes#1 - 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
8.5/10 6,987 votes#2 - 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
8.2/10 6,229 votes#3 - 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: Beau Willimon, Keith Huff
8.1/10 5,862 votes#4 - 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: Beau Willimon, Rick Cleveland
8.4/10 5,715 votes#5 - 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
8.5/10 5,685 votes#6 - 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
8.1/10 5,357 votes#7 - 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
7.6/10 5,570 votes#8 - 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
8.4/10 5,257 votes#9 - 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: Beau Willimon, Rick Cleveland
8.7/10 5,325 votes#10 - 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
9.0/10 5,850 votes#11 - 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
8.5/10 5,117 votes#12 - 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
8.8/10 5,568 votes#13 - 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