House of Cards (Season 2)

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 14 (Episode 1) 8.3
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.
Chapter 15 (Episode 2) 7.6
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.
Chapter 16 (Episode 3) 7.7
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.
Chapter 17 (Episode 4) 8.0
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.
Chapter 18 (Episode 5) 7.5
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.
Chapter 19 (Episode 6) 7.6
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.
Chapter 20 (Episode 7) 7.5
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.
Chapter 21 (Episode 8) 7.6
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.
Chapter 22 (Episode 9) 7.8
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.
Chapter 23 (Episode 10) 7.3
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.
Chapter 24 (Episode 11) 7.4
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.
Chapter 25 (Episode 12) 7.9
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.
Chapter 26 (Episode 13) 8.4
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.