The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 2

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9.5/10(12466 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
9.5/10(7857 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
9.0/10(5830 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
8.8/10(5100 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
8.8/10(4887 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
8.6/10(5087 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(5175 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
8.4/10(4781 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
8.3/10(4790 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
8.2/10(5339 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
8.2/10(4943 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
8.2/10(4808 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
8.2/10(4697 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