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The Best Episodes Written By Melissa James Gibson

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Chapter 44
    8.2/10(40 votes)

    S4:E5

    Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigation of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Oath
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    S1:E12

    One of Elizabeth's agents has key intel for sale, but she and Philip find themselves taking increasingly greater risks for what could well be a set-up. Meanwhile, Stan's pursuit of Directorate S suddenly begins to yield unexpected results.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Chapter 37
    8.0/10(48 votes)

    S3:E11

    Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Chapter 49
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    S4:E10

    As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Chapter 41
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    S4:E2

    As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 12 - Chapter 64
    7.8/10(44 votes)

    S5:E12

    Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter 32
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    S3:E6

    Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Chapter 54
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    S5:E2

    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.

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Chapter 65
    7.6/10(43 votes)

    S5:E13

    In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Covert War
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    S1:E11

    Events in Moscow strike a personal chord for Elizabeth, leading her to take on a dangerous mission she can't complete without Philip's help, and placing the couple on a collision course with both Grannie and the FBI.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - COMINT
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    S1:E5

    A crucial agent crumbles under emotional distress and threatens to topple a valuable network of KGB informants. Professionally, Philip and Elizabeth are tasked with infiltrating the FBI's new communications encryption system while personally they are forced to grapple with one of the darker aspects of life as a spy.

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Behind the Red Door
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    S2:E6

    A dangerous Naval officer becomes the key to Philip and Elizabeth’s mission as well as a potential threat to their family's safety. Lucia, a Sandinista intelligence officer working with the Jennings, is tasked with getting Elizabeth access to Capitol Hill. Stan struggles with the potential costs of protecting Nina.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E3

    Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E4

    Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E1

    James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.1/10(11 votes)

    S1:E6

    Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James and Holly.

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Chapter 66
    5.5/10(48 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.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Chapter 67
    5.0/10(40 votes)

    S6:E2

    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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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  21. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Chapter 72
    4.4/10(38 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.

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    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Chapter 73
    3.8/10(40 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.

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Melissa James Gibson Ratings Summary

"Chapter 44" is the best rated episode written by Melissa James Gibson. It scored 8.2/10 based on 40 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/4/2016 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Oath".