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The Best Episodes Written By Beau Willimon

Every TV Episode Written by Beau Willimon Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - One Way Out
    8.8/10(152 votes)

    S1:E10

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Chapter 26
    8.4/10(68 votes)

    S2:E13

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Chapter 14
    8.3/10(85 votes)

    S2:E1

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Chapter 38
    8.3/10(46 votes)

    S3:E12

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Chapter 39
    8.2/10(50 votes)

    S3:E13

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Chapter 2
    8.1/10(90 votes)

    S1:E2

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Chapter 52
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    S4:E13

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Chapter 1
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Nobody's Listening!
    8.0/10(147 votes)

    S1:E9

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Narkina 5
    8.0/10(143 votes)

    S1:E8

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - What a Festive Evening
    7.9/10(94 votes)

    S2:E6

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Chapter 11
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    S1:E11

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Chapter 56
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    S5:E4

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - I Have Friends Everywhere
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    S2:E5

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Chapter 22
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    S2:E9

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Chapter 25
    7.8/10(59 votes)

    S2:E12

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter 15
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    S2:E2

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Chapter 33
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    S3:E7

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Chapter 3
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    S1:E3

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Chapter 9
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    S1:E9

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Chapter 40
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    S4:E1

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Chapter 12
    7.6/10(72 votes)

    S1:E12

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

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Chapter 13
    7.6/10(76 votes)

    S1:E13

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Chapter 57
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    S5:E5

    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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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Chapter 4
    7.5/10(76 votes)

    S1:E4

    Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.

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    Writer:Beau Willimon

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Beau Willimon Ratings Summary

"One Way Out" is the best rated episode written by Beau Willimon. It scored 8.8/10 from 152 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on November 9, 2022. It is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter 26".