The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 1

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

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

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

Director: Carl Franklin

Writer: Sarah Treem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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