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The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 3

Every episode of House of Cards Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 3!

Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who...
Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 27" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 4929 votes. Directed by John David Coles and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on 2/27/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 28".

  • Chapter 27
    8.0/104,929 votes

    #1 - Chapter 27

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 28
    8.4/104,449 votes

    #2 - Chapter 28

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 29
    8.5/104,718 votes

    #3 - Chapter 29

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2015

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

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: Frank Pugliese

  • Chapter 30
    8.2/104,233 votes

    #4 - Chapter 30

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 31
    8.1/104,089 votes

    #5 - Chapter 31

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2015

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

    Director: James Foley

    Writer: Kenneth Lin

  • Chapter 32
    9.0/105,687 votes

    #6 - Chapter 32

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 33
    8.1/104,154 votes

    #7 - Chapter 33

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 34
    8.1/103,975 votes

    #8 - Chapter 34

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2015

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

    Director: John Dahl

    Writer: Billy Kennedy

  • Chapter 35
    8.2/103,956 votes

    #9 - Chapter 35

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 36
    8.1/103,927 votes

    #10 - Chapter 36

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 37
    9.0/104,555 votes

    #11 - Chapter 37

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 38
    8.7/104,088 votes

    #12 - Chapter 38

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2015

    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

  • Chapter 39
    8.9/105,084 votes

    #13 - Chapter 39

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2015

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

    Director: James Foley

    Writer: Beau Willimon