The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 3

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

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

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

Director: James Foley

Writer: Beau Willimon

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

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

Director: Tucker Gates

Writer: Frank Pugliese

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

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

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

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

Director: James Foley

Writer: Kenneth Lin

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

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

Director: John Dahl

Writer: Billy Kennedy

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

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