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: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.
Writer: Bill Cain
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.
Writer: Laura Eason
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: A terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.
Writer: Kenneth Lin
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Frank back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.
Writer: John Mankiewicz
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.
Writer: Bill Kennedy
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Frank and Tusk.
Writer: David Manson
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Frank wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2014-02-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Frank faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.
