The Best Episodes Written By Melissa James Gibson

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(35 votes)

   #1 - Chapter 44

   S4:E53/4/2016

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

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   8.3/10(38 votes)

   #2 - Chapter 64

   S5:E125/30/2017

   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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   8.2/10(41 votes)

   #3 - Chapter 37

   S3:E112/27/2015

   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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   8.1/10(38 votes)

   #4 - Chapter 49

   S4:E103/4/2016

   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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   8.1/10(36 votes)

   #5 - Chapter 65

   S5:E135/30/2017

   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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   8.1/10(25 votes)

   #6 - The Oath

   S1:E124/24/2013

   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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   8.0/10(46 votes)

   #7 - Chapter 32

   S3:E62/27/2015

   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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   7.8/10(36 votes)

   #8 - Chapter 41

   S4:E23/4/2016

   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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   7.8/10(41 votes)

   #9 - Chapter 54

   S5:E25/30/2017

   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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    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Episode 4

    S1:E44/15/2022

    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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    7.5/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Covert War

    S1:E114/17/2013

    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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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Episode 2

    S1:E24/15/2022

    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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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Episode 3

    S1:E34/15/2022

    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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    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #14 - COMINT

    S1:E52/27/2013

    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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    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #15 - Behind the Red Door

    S2:E64/2/2014

    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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    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S1:E14/15/2022

    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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    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S1:E64/15/2022

    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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    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Episode 5

    S1:E54/15/2022

    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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    5.6/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Chapter 66

    S6:E111/2/2018

    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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    5.3/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Chapter 67

    S6:E211/2/2018

    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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    4.9/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Chapter 72

    S6:E711/2/2018

    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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    4.0/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Chapter 73

    S6:E811/2/2018

    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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