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 will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
Season 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "House of Cards" season 5 is "Chapter 53", rated 8.2/10 from 3890 user votes. It was directed by Daniel Minahan and written by N/A. "Chapter 53" aired on 5/30/2017 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 54".
8.2/10 3,890 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
7.9/10 3,335 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
8.0/10 3,229 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
8.5/10 3,322 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
7.9/10 3,110 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
7.7/10 3,025 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
8.2/10 3,027 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
7.9/10 2,980 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
7.8/10 2,964 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
8.2/10 2,942 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
8.3/10 2,941 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
9.0/10 3,844 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
8.3/10 3,749 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