The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(5214 votes)

   #1 - Chapter 27

   S3:E12/27/2015

   A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.

   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   7.5/10(4713 votes)

   #2 - Chapter 28

   S3:E22/27/2015

   Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.

   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:John Mankiewicz

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   Director:John David Coles

   Writer:John Mankiewicz
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   7.6/10(4992 votes)

   #3 - Chapter 29

   S3:E32/27/2015

   The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Frank Pugliese

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Frank Pugliese
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   7.5/10(4496 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 30

   S3:E42/27/2015

   Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.

   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Laura Eason

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   Director:Tucker Gates

   Writer:Laura Eason
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   7.5/10(4347 votes)

   #5 - Chapter 31

   S3:E52/27/2015

   Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Kenneth Lin

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Kenneth Lin
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   7.8/10(6013 votes)

   #6 - Chapter 32

   S3:E62/27/2015

   Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.

   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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   Director:James Foley

   Writer:Melissa James Gibson
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   7.7/10(4411 votes)

   #7 - Chapter 33

   S3:E72/27/2015

   The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.

   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Beau Willimon

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Beau Willimon
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   8.0/10(4223 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 34

   S3:E82/27/2015

   A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.

   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Bill Kennedy

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   Director:John Dahl

   Writer:Bill Kennedy
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   7.6/10(4204 votes)

   #9 - Chapter 35

   S3:E92/27/2015

   The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.

   Director:Robin Wright

   Writer:John Mankiewicz

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   Director:Robin Wright

   Writer:John Mankiewicz
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    7.8/10(4172 votes)

    #10 - Chapter 36

    S3:E102/27/2015

    Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.

    Director:Agnieszka Holland

    Writer:Frank Pugliese

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    Director:Agnieszka Holland

    Writer:Frank Pugliese
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    8.0/10(4851 votes)

    #11 - Chapter 37

    S3:E112/27/2015

    Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.

    Director:Agnieszka Holland

    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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    Director:Agnieszka Holland

    Writer:Melissa James Gibson
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    8.3/10(4336 votes)

    #12 - Chapter 38

    S3:E122/27/2015

    Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.

    Director:Robin Wright

    Writer:Beau Willimon

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    Director:Robin Wright

    Writer:Beau Willimon
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    8.2/10(5360 votes)

    #13 - Chapter 39

    S3:E132/27/2015

    In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.

    Director:James Foley

    Writer:Beau Willimon

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    Director:James Foley

    Writer:Beau Willimon