Season 1
🎬 13 Episodes 📅 2013 ⏱ 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
2013
Year
55
min / ep
11.9
Watch Hours
1/6
Season No.
⭐ 8.1
Best Episode
Ep. 2 · Chapter 2
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🎬 Episodes 13 episodes
1
⭐ 8.0
Chapter 1
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
🎬 David Fincher ✍️ Beau Willimon
2
⭐ 8.1
Chapter 2
Frank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.
🎬 David Fincher ✍️ Beau Willimon
3
⭐ 7.8
Chapter 3
Frank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.
🎬 James Foley ✍️ Keith Huff
4
⭐ 7.5
Chapter 4
Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.
🎬 James Foley ✍️ Rick Cleveland
5
⭐ 7.7
Chapter 5
Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.
🎬 Joel Schumacher ✍️ Sarah Treem
6
⭐ 7.8
Chapter 6
Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.
🎬 Joel Schumacher ✍️ Sam Forman
7
⭐ 7.4
Chapter 7
Frank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Peter must face his past. Stamper hushes a secret.
🎬 Charles McDougall ✍️ Kate Barnow
8
⭐ 6.8
Chapter 8
Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.
🎬 Charles McDougall ✍️ Beau Willimon
9
⭐ 7.8
Chapter 9
Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.
🎬 James Foley ✍️ Rick Cleveland
10
⭐ 7.9
Chapter 10
Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.
🎬 Carl Franklin ✍️ Sarah Treem
11
⭐ 7.9
Chapter 11
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.
🎬 Carl Franklin ✍️ Keith Huff
12
⭐ 7.6
Chapter 12
Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.
🎬 Allen Coulter ✍️ Beau Willimon
13
⭐ 7.6
Chapter 13
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.
🎬 Allen Coulter ✍️ Beau Willimon