9.5/109,662 votes#1 - Chapter 14
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2014
The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.3/104,942 votes#2 - Chapter 15
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2014
Amid turmoil in the home, Frank takes office. Foreign relations become entangled as Durant's team bungles a meeting. As foes negotiate to thwart her, Jackie maneuvers to strengthen her position. Lucas acquires new skills in order to pursue his secret investigation.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.4/104,784 votes#3 - Chapter 16
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/14/2014
Tension rises between Francis and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Francis against the Republicans.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Bill Cain
9.0/105,379 votes#4 - Chapter 17
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2014
A terror scare at the Capitol traps Francis with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Laura Eason
8.2/104,568 votes#5 - Chapter 18
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: Kenneth Lin
8.2/104,444 votes#6 - Chapter 19
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2014
Amidst an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.3/104,431 votes#7 - Chapter 20
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2014
Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Francis and Tusk.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Billy Kennedy
8.5/104,418 votes#8 - Chapter 21
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 2/14/2014
The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Francis has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.
Director: James Foley
Writer: David Manson
8.8/104,720 votes#9 - Chapter 22
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/14/2014
Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.
Director: Jodie Foster
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.3/104,339 votes#10 - Chapter 23
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/14/2014
With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Francis wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Beau Willimon, Laura Eason
8.6/104,714 votes#11 - Chapter 24
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2014
A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: Beau Willimon, John Mankiewicz
8.8/104,519 votes#12 - Chapter 25
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
9.5/107,328 votes#13 - Chapter 26
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 2
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Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Chapter 14" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 2. It scored 9.5/10 based on 9662 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on 2/14/2014. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 15".