8.5/108,808 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
8.5/107,065 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
8.2/106,304 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
8.1/105,927 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
8.4/105,778 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
8.5/105,750 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
8.0/105,415 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
7.6/105,631 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
8.4/105,318 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
8.7/105,383 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
9.0/105,918 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
8.5/105,173 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
8.8/105,628 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
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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Chapter 1" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 8808 votes. Directed by David Fincher and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on 2/1/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 2".