9.1/1058 votes#1 - One Way Out
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2022
A rare opportunity opens and the time for Cassian and his fellow inmates to act is now.
Director: Toby Haynes
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.6/1030 votes#2 - Chapter 38
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2015
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.3/1034 votes#3 - Chapter 39
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2015
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/1055 votes#4 - Narkina 5
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2022
The Empire catches up to Cassian, but are as yet unaware of his identity and past.
Director: Toby Haynes
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/10101 votes#5 - Chapter 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2013
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/1064 votes#6 - Chapter 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2013
Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/1064 votes#7 - Chapter 14
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2014
The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.1/1056 votes#8 - Nobody's Listening!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2022
Under intense scrutiny while imprisoned, Cassian makes allies plan an impossible escape.
Director: Toby Haynes
Writer: Beau Willimon
8.0/1051 votes#9 - Chapter 26
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.9/1034 votes#10 - Chapter 52
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2016
As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
Director: Jakob Verbruggen
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.8/1031 votes#11 - Chapter 33
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2015
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
7.7/1059 votes#12 - Chapter 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2013
Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Claire finds herself a new business partner.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.7/1044 votes#13 - Chapter 25
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/14/2014
Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.7/1029 votes#14 - Chapter 40
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2016
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.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.6/1049 votes#15 - Chapter 9
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in Congress. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the Vice President, but the VP is not making it an easy trip for him. Zoe's relationship with Frank gets a little bumpy.
Director: James Foley
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.6/1052 votes#16 - Chapter 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2013
Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.6/1051 votes#17 - Chapter 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2013
The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.6/1049 votes#18 - Chapter 22
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 2/14/2014
Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.
Director: Jodie Foster
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.5/1054 votes#19 - Chapter 13
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.
Director: Allen Coulter
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.5/1048 votes#20 - Chapter 15
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2014
Amid turmoil in the home, Frank takes office. Foreign relations become entangled as Durant's team bungles a meeting. As foes negotiate to thwart her, Jackie maneuvers to strengthen her position. Lucas acquires new skills in order to pursue his secret investigation.
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.5/104 votes#21 - Near and Far
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018
The members of Providence 2 gear up for their mission on launch day. Laz and Denise must prepare for a new chapter in their lives.
Director: Ariel Kleiman
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.4/1054 votes#22 - Chapter 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2013
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
7.3/1052 votes#23 - Chapter 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/1/2013
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: Beau Willimon
7.3/1048 votes#24 - Chapter 24
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/14/2014
A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
Director: John David Coles
Writer: Beau Willimon
7.2/1045 votes#25 - Chapter 23
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 2/14/2014
With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Francis wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.
Director: Robin Wright
Writer: Beau Willimon
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"One Way Out" is the best rated episode written by Beau Willimon. It scored 9.086/10 based on 58 votes. It was directed by Toby Haynes. It aired on 11/9/2022 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter 38".