The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(4098 votes)

   #1 - 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
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   7.9/10(3530 votes)

   #2 - 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
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   7.9/10(3423 votes)

   #3 - 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
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   8.5/10(3518 votes)

   #4 - 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
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   7.8/10(3309 votes)

   #5 - 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
6. 

   7.7/10(3221 votes)

   #6 - 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
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7. 

   8.2/10(3222 votes)

   #7 - 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. 

   7.9/10(3171 votes)

   #8 - 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
9. 

   7.8/10(3159 votes)

   #9 - 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
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    8.2/10(3131 votes)

    #10 - 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(3127 votes)

    #11 - 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
12. 

    9.0/10(4068 votes)

    #12 - 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
13. 

    8.3/10(3953 votes)

    #13 - 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