The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5

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9.0/10(4186 votes)
#1 - Chapter 64
S5:E125/30/2017
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
Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese
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Director:Robin Wright
Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese
8.5/10(3636 votes)
#2 - Chapter 56
S5:E45/30/2017
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:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Beau Willimon
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Director:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Beau Willimon
8.3/10(4070 votes)
#3 - Chapter 65
S5:E135/30/2017
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
Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese
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Director:Robin Wright
Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese
8.2/10(4216 votes)
#4 - Chapter 53
S5:E15/30/2017
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:Frank Pugliese
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Director:Daniel Minahan
Writer:Frank Pugliese
8.2/10(3329 votes)
#5 - Chapter 59
S5:E75/30/2017
When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.
Director:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Tian Jun Gu
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Director:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Tian Jun Gu
8.2/10(3232 votes)
#6 - Chapter 62
S5:E105/30/2017
The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.
Director:Agnieszka Holland
Writer:Kenneth Lin
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Director:Agnieszka Holland
Writer:Kenneth Lin

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8.2/10(3228 votes)
#7 - Chapter 63
S5:E115/30/2017
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:Laura Eason
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Director:Agnieszka Holland
Writer:Laura Eason
7.9/10(3640 votes)
#8 - Chapter 54
S5:E25/30/2017
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:Melissa James Gibson
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Director:Daniel Minahan
Writer:Melissa James Gibson
7.9/10(3533 votes)
#9 - Chapter 55
S5:E35/30/2017
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:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Beau Willimon
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Director:Alik Sakharov
Writer:Beau Willimon
7.9/10(3280 votes)
#10 - Chapter 60
S5:E85/30/2017
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:Roxann Dawson
Writer:John Mankiewicz
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Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:John Mankiewicz
7.8/10(3413 votes)
#11 - Chapter 57
S5:E55/30/2017
Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
Director:Michael Morris
Writer:Beau Willimon
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Director:Michael Morris
Writer:Beau Willimon
7.8/10(3265 votes)
#12 - Chapter 61
S5:E95/30/2017
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:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Bill Kennedy
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Director:Roxann Dawson
Writer:Bill Kennedy
7.7/10(3327 votes)
#13 - Chapter 58
S5:E65/30/2017
In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
Director:Michael Morris
Writer:Bill Kennedy
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Director:Michael Morris
Writer:Bill Kennedy