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

Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.

Writer: John Mankiewicz
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.

Writer: Frank Pugliese
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.

Writer: Laura Eason
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.

Writer: Kenneth Lin
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

Writer: Melissa James Gibson
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.

Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.

Writer: Bill Kennedy
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.

Writer: John Mankiewicz
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.

Writer: Frank Pugliese
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.

Writer: Melissa James Gibson
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.

Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.

Writer: Beau Willimon
Air date: 2015-02-27
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.







