8.2/103,930 votes#1 - Chapter 53
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017
As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: N/A
7.9/103,376 votes#2 - Chapter 54
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2017
Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.
Director: Daniel Minahan
Writer: N/A
8.0/103,269 votes#3 - Chapter 55
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 5/30/2017
The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key states and try to discredit him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/103,362 votes#4 - Chapter 56
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2017
With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he's still got one more trick up his sleeve.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/103,153 votes#5 - Chapter 57
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2017
Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/103,068 votes#6 - Chapter 58
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2017
In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/103,067 votes#7 - Chapter 59
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2017
When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/103,020 votes#8 - Chapter 60
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2017
While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/103,003 votes#9 - Chapter 61
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2017
Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/102,981 votes#10 - Chapter 62
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2017
The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: N/A
8.2/102,978 votes#11 - Chapter 63
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 5/30/2017
As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Writer: N/A
9.0/103,883 votes#12 - Chapter 64
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2017
Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: N/A
8.3/103,786 votes#13 - Chapter 65
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2017
In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5
Every episode of House of Cards Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5!
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...
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Chapter 53" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 3930 votes. Directed by Daniel Minahan and written by N/A, it aired on 5/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 54".