The Worst Episodes of House of Cards

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

Writer: Frank Pugliese, Melissa James Gibson

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

Writer: Frank Pugliese, Melissa James Gibson

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

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

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

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

Director: Louise Friedberg

Writer: Jason Horwitch, Jerome Hairston

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

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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.

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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.

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Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

Director: Charles McDougall

Writer: Beau Willimon

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.

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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

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Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.

Director: Tucker Gates

Writer: Beau Willimon

In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

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While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

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Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a young hooker in trouble.

Director: Charles McDougall

Writer: Kate Barnow, Beau Willimon

A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.

Director: John David Coles

Writer: Beau Willimon

Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: John Mankiewicz

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

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Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

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The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

Director: Agnieszka Holland

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Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership. Zoe is offered the promotion of White House Correspondent and doesn't know if she should take it or not.

Director: James Foley

Writer: Beau Willimon, Rick Cleveland

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

Director: James Foley

Writer: Kenneth Lin

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.

Director: John Dahl

Writer: Beau Willimon

A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.

Director: John Dahl

Writer: Billy Kennedy