The Best Episodes Written By Beau Willimon

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(130 votes)

   #1 - One Way Out

   S1:E1011/9/2022

   A rare opportunity opens and the time for Cassian and his fellow inmates to act is now.

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   8.4/10(67 votes)

   #2 - Chapter 26

   S2:E132/14/2014

   Frank faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.

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   8.3/10(45 votes)

   #3 - Chapter 38

   S3:E122/27/2015

   Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.

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   8.3/10(82 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 14

   S2:E12/14/2014

   The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

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   8.2/10(49 votes)

   #5 - Chapter 39

   S3:E132/27/2015

   In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.

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   8.1/10(84 votes)

   #6 - Chapter 2

   S1:E22/1/2013

   Frank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.

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   8.0/10(126 votes)

   #7 - Nobody's Listening!

   S1:E911/2/2022

   Under intense scrutiny while imprisoned, Cassian makes allies plan an impossible escape.

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   8.0/10(52 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 52

   S4:E133/4/2016

   As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.

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   8.0/10(125 votes)

   #9 - Chapter 1

   S1:E12/1/2013

   When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

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    8.0/10(123 votes)

    #10 - Narkina 5

    S1:E810/26/2022

    The Empire catches up to Cassian, but are as yet unaware of his identity and past.

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    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #11 - What a Festive Evening

    S2:E64/29/2025

    Vel and Cinta to Ghorman. Cassian home to Bix. An argument. A heist. A party. Everything at risk.

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    7.9/10(68 votes)

    #12 - Chapter 11

    S1:E112/1/2013

    Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.

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    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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    7.9/10(71 votes)

    #14 - I Have Friends Everywhere

    S2:E54/29/2025

    Cassian on Ghorman. Syril on Coruscant. Bix failing. Wilmon trapped. Kleya has a serious problem.

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    7.8/10(58 votes)

    #15 - Chapter 25

    S2:E122/14/2014

    Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

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    7.8/10(63 votes)

    #16 - Chapter 22

    S2:E92/14/2014

    Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.

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    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #17 - Chapter 9

    S1:E92/1/2013

    Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.

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    7.7/10(77 votes)

    #18 - Chapter 3

    S1:E32/1/2013

    Frank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.

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    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Chapter 33

    S3:E72/27/2015

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

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    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #20 - Chapter 15

    S2:E22/14/2014

    Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.

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    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #21 - Chapter 40

    S4:E13/4/2016

    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.

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    7.6/10(69 votes)

    #22 - Chapter 12

    S1:E122/1/2013

    Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.

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    7.6/10(75 votes)

    #23 - Ever Been to Ghorman?

    S2:E44/29/2025

    Cassian and Bix adjust to a Luthen safehouse. All eyes are on Ghorman. Wilmon visits Saw Gerrera.

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    7.6/10(72 votes)

    #24 - Chapter 13

    S1:E132/1/2013

    Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.

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    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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