7.9/104,355 votes7.9/10(4,355)#1 - Chapter 40
Season 4 Episode 1
Aired 3/4/2016
Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/103,942 votes8.1/10(3,942)#2 - Chapter 41
Season 4 Episode 2
Aired 3/4/2016
As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
8.7/104,115 votes8.7/10(4,115)#3 - Chapter 42
Season 4 Episode 3
Aired 3/4/2016
Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank's campaign on primary day.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Frank Pugliese
9.3/104,913 votes9.3/10(4,913)#4 - Chapter 43
Season 4 Episode 4
Aired 3/4/2016
Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.4/103,741 votes8.4/10(3,741)#5 - Chapter 44
Season 4 Episode 5
Aired 3/4/2016
Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigations of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Melissa James Gibson
8.5/103,857 votes8.5/10(3,857)#6 - Chapter 45
Season 4 Episode 6
Aired 3/4/2016
Claire clashes with the Secretary of State over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Laura Eason
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8.4/103,686 votes8.4/10(3,686)#7 - Chapter 46
Season 4 Episode 7
Aired 3/4/2016
Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank's running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to weaken Conway's strong support.
Director: Tom Shankland
Writer: Billy Kennedy
8.0/103,558 votes8.0/10(3,558)#8 - Chapter 47
Season 4 Episode 8
Aired 3/4/2016
Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.
Director: Alex Graves
Writer: John Mankiewicz
8.7/103,725 votes8.7/10(3,725)#9 - Chapter 48
Season 4 Episode 9
Aired 3/4/2016
At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately pursue a different agenda.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Frank Pugliese
9.2/104,735 votes9.2/10(4,735)#10 - Chapter 49
Season 4 Episode 10
Aired 3/4/2016
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Kenneth Lin, Melissa James Gibson
8.2/103,612 votes8.2/10(3,612)#11 - Chapter 50
Season 4 Episode 11
Aired 3/4/2016
Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway's public show of strength. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Director: Kari Skogland
Writer: Tian Jun Gu
8.7/103,741 votes8.7/10(3,741)#12 - Chapter 51
Season 4 Episode 12
Aired 3/4/2016
Frank asks Will to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Laura Eason, Billy Kennedy
9.4/106,591 votes9.4/10(6,591)#13 - Chapter 52
Season 4 Episode 13
Aired 3/4/2016
As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Beau Willimon
The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 4
Every episode of House of Cards Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 4!
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
Episodes
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Chapter 40" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 4. It scored 7.9/10 based on 4355 votes. Directed by Tucker Gates and written by Beau Willimon, it aired on 3/4/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 41".
