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House of Cards S3E1 — Chapter 27
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House of Cards•Season 3•Episode 1

Chapter 27

8.0/10 · 5,262 votesFeb 27, 201559 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byJohn David Coles
Written byBeau Willimon
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Cast13

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Frank Underwood

Robin Wright

Robin Wright

Claire Underwood

Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly

Doug Stamper

Nathan Darrow

Nathan Darrow

Edward Meechum

Jayne Atkinson

Jayne Atkinson

Catherine Durant

Derek Cecil

Derek Cecil

Seth Grayson

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

Kate Baldwin

Lars Mikkelsen

Lars Mikkelsen

Viktor Petrov

Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali

Remy Danton

Molly Parker

Molly Parker

Jackie Sharp

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Heather Dunbar

Jimmi Simpson

Jimmi Simpson

Gavin Orsay

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Beau Willimon

Beau Willimon

Writer

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John David Coles

Director

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James Kelley

Propmaker

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Lisa Bromwell

Editor

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Martin Ahlgren

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Chapter 27" is episode 1 of House of Cards season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 5,262 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by John David Coles and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on February 27, 2015.

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