The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 4

As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.

Director: Jakob Verbruggen

Writer: Beau Willimon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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