The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.5/10(12437 votes)

   #1 - Chapter 14

   S2:E12/14/2014

   The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   9.5/10(7843 votes)

   #2 - Chapter 26

   S2:E132/14/2014

   Frank 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

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   9.0/10(5813 votes)

   #3 - Chapter 17

   S2:E42/14/2014

   A terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Laura Eason

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Laura Eason
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   8.8/10(5087 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 22

   S2:E92/14/2014

   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

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   Director:Jodie Foster

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   8.8/10(4877 votes)

   #5 - Chapter 25

   S2:E122/14/2014

   Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   8.6/10(5075 votes)

   #6 - Chapter 24

   S2:E112/14/2014

   A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

   Director:John David Coles

   Writers:Beau Willimon, John Mankiewicz

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   Director:John David Coles

   Writers:Beau Willimon, John Mankiewicz
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   8.4/10(5159 votes)

   #7 - Chapter 16

   S2:E32/14/2014

   Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Bill Cain

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Bill Cain
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   8.4/10(4770 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 21

   S2:E82/14/2014

   The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:David Manson

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:David Manson
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   8.3/10(4777 votes)

   #9 - Chapter 20

   S2:E72/14/2014

   Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Frank and Tusk.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Bill Kennedy

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Bill Kennedy
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    8.2/10(5322 votes)

    #10 - Chapter 15

    S2:E22/14/2014

    Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.

    Director:Carl Franklin

    Writer:Beau Willimon

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    Director:Carl Franklin

    Writer:Beau Willimon
11. 

    8.2/10(4929 votes)

    #11 - Chapter 18

    S2:E52/14/2014

    Frank 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

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    Director:John David Coles

    Writer:Kenneth Lin
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    8.2/10(4795 votes)

    #12 - Chapter 19

    S2:E62/14/2014

    Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

    Director:John David Coles

    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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    Director:John David Coles

    Writer:John Mankiewicz
13. 

    8.2/10(4685 votes)

    #13 - Chapter 23

    S2:E102/14/2014

    With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Frank wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.

    Director:Robin Wright

    Writers:Beau Willimon, Laura Eason

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    Director:Robin Wright

    Writers:Beau Willimon, Laura Eason