House of Cards
House of Cards: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

February 1, 2013

Episodes

13 episodes

House of Cards

Season 1

Overview

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

1. Chapter 1

8.1
February 1, 2013
57 min

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

2. Chapter 2

8.1
February 1, 2013
50 min

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

3. Chapter 3

7.7
February 1, 2013
51 min

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

4. Chapter 4

7.5
February 1, 2013
49 min

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

5. Chapter 5

7.6
February 1, 2013
53 min

A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.

Chapter 6

6. Chapter 6

7.6
February 1, 2013
51 min

The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.

Chapter 7

7. Chapter 7

7.3
February 1, 2013
54 min

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

8. Chapter 8

6.7
February 1, 2013
47 min

Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

Chapter 9

9. Chapter 9

7.7
February 1, 2013
52 min

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

10. Chapter 10

7.8
February 1, 2013
53 min

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

Chapter 11

11. Chapter 11

7.7
February 1, 2013
54 min

Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.

Chapter 12

12. Chapter 12

7.7
February 1, 2013
53 min

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

13. Chapter 13

7.6
February 1, 2013
50 min

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.