House of Cards (2013)
Overview
House of Cards delves into the cutthroat realm of contemporary Washington, D.C., where Frank Underwood, an ambitious and manipulative politician, plots his ascent to power alongside his equally formidable wife, Claire. This gripping political thriller exposes the murky depths of ambition, deceit, and moral decay in the corridors of influence, highlighting the lengths they will go to achieve their goals. With a sharp focus on the intertwining lives of its characters, the show paints a dark portrait of the American political landscape.
Episodes
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1
Chapter 1
After the newly elected President goes back on his word, Francis and Claire choose to cut all ties and disregard the established norms.
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2
Chapter 2
Francis and Doug scheme to set up Michael Kern, the nominee for Secretary of State. At the same time, Zoe's influence at the Washington Herald is on t...
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Chapter 3
Francis returns to his hometown to confront an urgent situation. Meanwhile, Zoe navigates the challenges of advancing her career as a journalist. As f...
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Chapter 4
Francis confronts the Congressional leaders, putting pressure on them for their cooperation. Meanwhile, Zoe receives an enticing offer to become the W...
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Chapter 5
Tensions rise between Francis and Marty Spinella, sparking a heated rivalry. Meanwhile, Russo finds himself sinking into a deep depression as he grapp...
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Chapter 6
Tensions escalate between Frank and Marty as their conflict intensifies. Meanwhile, Russo makes a bold move by announcing his candidacy for Governor o...
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Chapter 7
Frank assists Peter in preparing for his gubernatorial campaign, but Peter begins to have doubts about his decision. Meanwhile, Doug steps in to suppo...
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Chapter 8
Frank's former military school honors him with a library bearing his name. Meanwhile, Peter makes an effort to regain the favor of his hometown commun...
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Chapter 9
Frank pulls out all the stops to ensure the new bill finds success in Congress. Meanwhile, Russo embarks on a bus tour with the Vice President, who pr...
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Chapter 10
Claire rekindles a past relationship, stirring up lingering emotions. Meanwhile, Peter grapples with his inner struggles, trying to find a way to cope...
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Chapter 11
Zoe prolongs her stay outside The Hill as Francis works to locate Russo and manage the fallout.
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Chapter 12
The President tasks Frank with heading to St. Louis to convince Raymond Tusk to take on the role of Vice President. Meanwhile, Zoe and Janine delve in...
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Chapter 13
Frank races to ensure his scheme stays on course. Meanwhile, Gillian is gearing up to take legal action against Claire. In a separate effort, Zoe, Jan...
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Chapter 14
The Underwoods confront two looming dangers that threaten to derail their ambitions. Francis begins to mold his successor for the Whip position, while...
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Chapter 15
In the midst of chaos at home, Frank steps into his role at the office. Complications arise in foreign relations when Durant's team mishandles an impo...
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Chapter 16
As the crisis with China intensifies, the friction between Francis and Raymond Tusk escalates. In the Senate, a fierce showdown unfolds, with Francis ...
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Chapter 17
A frightening incident at the Capitol leaves Francis stuck in a tense situation with a bitter Donald Blythe. Meanwhile, Claire takes center stage in a...
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Chapter 18
Francis secretly negotiates with a wealthy Chinese tycoon. Meanwhile, Lucas resorts to drastic tactics to unveil the truth about the Vice President. I...
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Chapter 19
In the midst of an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk decide to sever their tenuous partnership. Lucas finds himself faced with a tough decision. Meanwhi...
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Chapter 20
While tensions occasionally arise, the Walkers strengthen their bond with the Underwoods. Meanwhile, Francis and Tusk find themselves in a fierce batt...
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Chapter 21
The conflict with Tusk escalates further. Claire exerts her influence over Tricia Walker in both political and personal matters. Meanwhile, Francis fa...
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Chapter 22
Tusk throws the Underwoods for a loop with a shocking scandal that hits close to home. As tensions rise, Freddy and his barbecue restaurant become ent...
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Chapter 23
As tensions rise with a military standoff abroad and the threat of unrest at home, Francis is determined to eliminate Tusk once and for all. Meanwhile...
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Chapter 24
A Special Prosecutor puts Francis under intense questioning. Meanwhile, Remy Danton explores various possibilities for his future. Stamper confronts h...
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Chapter 25
Francis feels increasingly isolated while Claire faces a tough decision that demands a significant sacrifice. Meanwhile, Stamper works to reestablish ...
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Chapter 26
As the country descends into chaos, Francis finds himself on the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, Stamper works diligently to finalize lingering matte...
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Chapter 27
The Underwood administration faces a tumultuous beginning. Frank is eager to launch an ambitious employment initiative, while Claire is focused on adv...
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Chapter 28
Claire faces significant challenges with her U.N. aspirations as obstacles arise. Meanwhile, Frank confronts dissent within his ranks by delivering a ...
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Chapter 29
During the Russian president's official visit, tensions rise as a battle of wills unfolds. Meanwhile, a group of punks stirs the pot, adding to the al...
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Chapter 30
Claire navigates around Russia at the United Nations, while Frank seeks to outsmart a possible rival. In the process, he unexpectedly finds himself co...
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Chapter 31
Frank takes a bold stand against Congress, launching a fierce campaign to revive his jobs initiative. Meanwhile, Claire engages in a tense exchange wi...
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Chapter 32
Frank and Claire head to Moscow to secure the release of a detained American. However, Claire's bold decision puts their entire negotiation at risk.
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Chapter 33
The harm has been inflicted, and the Underwoods find themselves in the position of having to mend the fallout. However, some injuries run deep, and he...
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Chapter 34
As a hurricane threatens not only the entire East Coast, but also personal lives, Frank faces a tough decision that could change everything.
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Chapter 35
As Frank's campaign gains momentum, the Jordan Valley is thrown into turmoil. Claire receives unsettling information and advises him on how to navigat...
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Chapter 36
Frank must confront Petrov alone, while Claire works to maintain the stability of the peacekeeping operation. Difficult choices lie ahead, and sacrifi...
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Chapter 37
Tensions rise as Frank, Jackie, and Heather clash in their inaugural debate. Meanwhile, Tom teams up with Claire as they hit the campaign trail togeth...
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Chapter 38
Heather Dunbar strikes hard, pushing Claire to face her deepest anxieties. Meanwhile, the divide between Frank and Claire continues to grow, leading t...
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Chapter 39
As the Iowa caucuses approach, Frank and Claire find themselves facing uncomfortable realities about their relationship and one another.
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Chapter 40
With Claire missing from the campaign trail, Frank faces challenges fueled by speculation about their marriage troubles. Meanwhile, Claire seeks to fo...
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Chapter 41
As Claire ventures into her own political campaign, she finds herself in a web of covert political strategies alongside Frank. However, this time, the...
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Chapter 42
Claire accompanies Frank during his campaign stops in South Carolina, but he remains skeptical of her intentions. On the day of the primaries, a shock...
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Chapter 43
Claire confronts Frank with a strong warning. In a daring political maneuver, Frank takes a risk that could anger Russia. Meanwhile, an unexpected inc...
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Chapter 44
Claire offers Donald Blythe guidance on how to handle Petrov. Meanwhile, deeper probing into Lucas Goodwin's background brings his allegations against...
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Chapter 45
Claire finds herself in a heated confrontation with the Secretary of State regarding her role in the discussions with Russia. Meanwhile, Dunbar faces ...
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Chapter 46
Frank and Claire navigate their new circumstances as they embark on the quest to find Frank's vice-presidential candidate. Meanwhile, Frank launches a...
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Chapter 47
As always, the Underwoods remain focused on their larger ambitions, deftly maneuvering a possible candidate for vice president while also advocating f...
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Chapter 48
During the convention, Frank and his team advocate for Catherine Durant to be selected as his running mate in front of the cameras, yet behind the sce...
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Chapter 49
While Frank confronts a fresh challenge to his campaign, Claire finds herself questioning their strategy. Meanwhile, she grapples with a tough choice ...
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Chapter 50
In response to Conway's bold display of power, Frank intensifies his efforts in the fight against terrorism. Meanwhile, Tom teams up with Claire as th...
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Chapter 51
Frank seeks Will's assistance in handling a situation involving extremists who are threatening the lives of hostages. Meanwhile, Hammerschmidt intensi...
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Chapter 52
While the hostage crisis unfolds, Claire discreetly engages in negotiations with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Meanwhile, Frank faces off against Hammerschmidt.
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Chapter 53
While Congress considers launching an investigation into Frank, he and Claire work to incite public fear about terrorism. Meanwhile, Tom Yates remains...
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Chapter 54
Frank and his team strategize to gain crucial backing in important states, using whatever tactics they can. Meanwhile, Claire discovers some distressi...
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Chapter 55
On the eve of the election, Conway engages in a marathon 24-hour Skype session with voters. Meanwhile, Frank and Claire hit the campaign trail in cruc...
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Chapter 56
As Election Day arrives with a close contest and disappointing voter participation, Frank faces an uphill battle. However, he’s not out of options j...
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Chapter 57
Nine weeks post-Election Day, the Underwoods focus on solidifying their influence. Meanwhile, Leann embarks on a mission to locate the elusive Aidan M...
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Chapter 58
Amid rising tensions, suspected Russian troops seize control of an American research facility in Antarctica. At the same time, a potentially damaging ...
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Chapter 59
As a crisis unfolds, the staff at the White House finds themselves seeking refuge in a bunker. In the midst of the chaos, Jane Davis from the Commerce...
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Chapter 60
As Frank participates in an exclusive men's retreat to solidify backing for his ambitions, Claire faces a different challenge. She finds herself manag...
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Chapter 61
Petrov attempts to sway events in the United States while Jane confides in Claire about her plans. Facing the possibility of losing her job, Leann see...
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Chapter 62
The Underwoods and their associates work strategically to sabotage the newly reformed committee looking into Frank. Meanwhile, Hammerschmidt's probe i...
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Chapter 63
Amid the chaos of harmful testimonies and leaks, the team finds themselves on edge, with suspicions running high. As the pressure mounts, the relation...
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Chapter 64
Frank tries to prevent Cathy from taking the stand. As Hammerschmidt closes in on the reality of the situation, the Underwoods make a drastic move to ...
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Chapter 65
Following an unexpected declaration, the atmosphere at the White House becomes tumultuous. Leaders are faced with a critical choice regarding the poss...
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Chapter 66
As the nation’s first female president, Claire grapples with heightened scrutiny and various threats to her administration. Meanwhile, the ambitious...
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Chapter 67
Claire finds herself at odds with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who are pushing her to endorse the Future Act. Meanwhile, Doug surprises everyone with...
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Chapter 68
The Shepherds urge Claire to pursue a nomination for the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Doug is on a quest to redefine his future. Claire also seeks advice...
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Chapter 69
With the situation in Syria escalating, Russian President Viktor Petrov seeks to negotiate with Claire. Meanwhile, concerns grow regarding the disappe...
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Chapter 70
Claire pretends to be out of commission, letting her adversaries believe they have the upper hand as they scheme to oust her from her position. Meanwh...
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Chapter 71
Claire implements some changes within the team. Meanwhile, the Shepherds work to persuade Doug to join their cause. As Mark finds himself under heavy ...
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Chapter 72
As the Shepherd family works to undermine Claire's influence, Doug disconnects from the usual channels but remains determined to push his own plans fo...
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Chapter 73
Claire makes an effort to undermine Frank's reputation. In retaliation, Doug stirs the pot by publishing snippets from Frank's diary. This action deep...
