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House of Cards
"There are two kinds of pain."
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Beau Willimon
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
Episodes
Chapter 1
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Chapter 2
Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
Chapter 3
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.
Chapter 4
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.
Chapter 5
A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
Chapter 6
The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Chapter 7
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.
Chapter 8
Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.
Chapter 9
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.
Chapter 10
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.
Chapter 11
Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.
Chapter 12
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.
Chapter 13
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.
Top Cast
Robin Wright
Claire Underwood
Michael Kelly
Doug Stamper
Constance Zimmer
Janine Skorsky
Patricia Clarkson
Jane Davis
Derek Cecil
Seth Grayson
Boris McGiver
Tom Hammerschmidt
Lars Mikkelsen
Viktor Petrov
Cody Fern
Duncan Shepherd
Diane Lane
Annette Shepherd
Greg Kinnear
Bill Shepherd
Campbell Scott
Mark Usher
