Season 4
🎬 13 Episodes 📅 2016 ⏱ 55 min
A betrayal at the highest office ignites an unstoppable hunger for revenge. In House of Cards, a calculating congressman transforms his wounded pride into a masterclass of manipulation, wielding secrets and charm as instruments of ascension. Every alliance forged is a trap, every whispered promise a blade waiting to fall. What emerges is a portrait of ambition so consuming it devours everything in its path, leaving only ashes and empty victories.
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📊 Season Stats
13
Episodes
2016
Year
55
min / ep
11.9
Watch Hours
4/6
Season No.
⭐ 8.5
Best Episode
Ep. 3 · Chapter 42
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🎬 Episodes 13 episodes
1
⭐ 7.7
Chapter 40
Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.
🎬 Tucker Gates ✍️ Beau Willimon
2
⭐ 8.0
Chapter 41
As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.
🎬 Tucker Gates ✍️ Melissa James Gibson
3
⭐ 8.5
Chapter 42
Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank's campaign on primary day.
🎬 Robin Wright ✍️ Frank Pugliese
4
⭐ 8.3
Chapter 43
Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.
🎬 Robin Wright ✍️ John Mankiewicz
5
⭐ 8.3
Chapter 44
Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigation of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.
🎬 Tom Shankland ✍️ Melissa James Gibson
6
⭐ 8.2
Chapter 45
Claire clashes with the Secretary of State over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.
🎬 Tom Shankland ✍️ Laura Eason
7
⭐ 8.2
Chapter 46
Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank's running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to weaken Conway's strong support.
🎬 Tom Shankland ✍️ Bill Kennedy
8
⭐ 7.9
Chapter 47
Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.
🎬 Alex Graves ✍️ John Mankiewicz
9
⭐ 8.4
Chapter 48
At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately pursue a different agenda.
🎬 Robin Wright ✍️ Frank Pugliese
10
⭐ 8.1
Chapter 49
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
🎬 Robin Wright ✍️ Kenneth Lin
11
⭐ 7.6
Chapter 50
Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway's public show of strength. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
🎬 Kari Skogland ✍️ Tian Jun Gu
12
⭐ 8.0
Chapter 51
Frank asks Will to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.
🎬 Jakob Verbruggen ✍️ Laura Eason
13
⭐ 8.0
Chapter 52
As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
🎬 Jakob Verbruggen ✍️ Beau Willimon