Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
Writer: Keith Huff
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Rick Cleveland
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Sarah Treem
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
Writer: Sam Forman
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Writer: Kate Barnow
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.
Writer: Rick Cleveland
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Sarah Treem
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.
Writer: Keith Huff
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.
Writer: Gina Gionfriddo
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
