House of Cards (Season 1)

There are two kinds of pain.

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

Chapter 1 (Episode 1) 8.0
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Chapter 2 (Episode 2) 8.1
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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.
Chapter 3 (Episode 3) 7.7
Writer: Keith Huff
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: 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.
Chapter 4 (Episode 4) 7.5
Writer: Rick Cleveland
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.
Chapter 5 (Episode 5) 7.6
Writer: Sarah Treem
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.
Chapter 6 (Episode 6) 7.7
Writer: Sam Forman
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.
Chapter 7 (Episode 7) 7.3
Writer: Kate Barnow
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Frank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Peter must face his past. Stamper hushes a secret.
Chapter 8 (Episode 8) 6.7
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.
Chapter 9 (Episode 9) 7.7
Writer: Rick Cleveland
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.
Chapter 10 (Episode 10) 7.8
Writer: Sarah Treem
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.
Chapter 11 (Episode 11) 7.9
Writer: Keith Huff
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.
Chapter 12 (Episode 12) 7.6
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.
Chapter 13 (Episode 13) 7.6
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.