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The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 6

Every episode of House of Cards Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 6!

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Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House of Cards Season 6 Episode 5 - Chapter 70
    4.6/10(5530 votes)

    S6:E5

    Claire allows her enemies to think she's incapacitated as they plot to remove her from office. Doug's investigation leads him to uncover a secret.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writers:Jason Horwitch, Charlotte Stoudt

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  2. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 4 - Chapter 69
    4.5/10(5447 votes)

    S6:E4

    As a crisis mounts in Syria, Russian President Viktor Petrov wants to make a deal with Claire. Questions arise about Tom Yates's whereabouts.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writers:Tian Jun Gu, Jerome Hairston

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  3. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 1 - Chapter 66
    4.4/10(7276 votes)

    S6:E1

    As the first woman president, Claire faces increased scrutiny and threats. Sibling power couple Annette and Bill Shepherd attempt to influence policy.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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  4. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 2 - Chapter 67
    4.4/10(5984 votes)

    S6:E2

    Claire clashes with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who pressure her to sign the Future Act. Doug makes an unexpected move.

    Director:Ami Canaan Mann
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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  5. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 3 - Chapter 68
    4.4/10(5627 votes)

    S6:E3

    The Shepherds push Claire on a Supreme Court nomination. Doug works to find a new path for himself. Claire consults with Jane on Syria.

    Director:Stacie Passon
    Writers:Charlotte Stoudt, Sharon Hoffman

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  6. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 6 - Chapter 71
    4.4/10(5369 votes)

    S6:E6

    Claire makes staff changes. The Shepherds try to recruit Doug to their side. With Mark facing intense scrutiny, Jane offers advice.

    Director:Louise Friedberg
    Writers:Jerome Hairston, Jason Horwitch

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  7. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 7 - Chapter 72
    4.0/10(5415 votes)

    S6:E7

    While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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  8. House of Cards Season 6 Episode 8 - Chapter 73
    2.5/10(9037 votes)

    S6:E8

    Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 70" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 6. It scored 4.6/10 based on 5530 votes. Directed by Thomas Schlamme and written by Jason Horwitch, Charlotte Stoudt, it aired on 11/2/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 69".