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Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break. |
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Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow. |
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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. |
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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. |
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The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania. |
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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. |
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Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown. |
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Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed 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. |
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Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed 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. |
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The President sends Frank to St. Lewis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death. |
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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. |
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Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again. |
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Frank is announced as Vice President. The US meets with China. Jackie faces obstacles as she plans to run for new whip. Lucas looks into Zoe's death. |
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The tension between Francis and Raymond Tusk increases while the situation in China is getting worse. A fight in the Senate puts Francis against the republicans. |
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A Terror threat traps Francis in the Congress building with a bitter Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that shakes the media. |
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Francis resort to informal negotiations with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas takes extreme measures in use to reveal the vice president. Team Underwood gets a new member. |
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In the middle of an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk ends their fragile alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper gets closer to Rachel. |
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Despite friction becomes the Walker family's friendship with the Underwood pair stronger. But there's a war between Francis and Tusk. |
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It becomes personal when Tusk aback the Underwood pair with a scandal. Freddy and his restaurant will be involved in it all. |
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With a military stalemate abroad and a possible violent situation at home. Francis want put an end to Tusk forever. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide. |
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Frank is questioned by a special prosecutor. Remy Danton is trying to keep all options open. Stamper is struggling with his demons. |
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Linda is summoned to a special hearing at the House of Representatives in front of Grand Jury. The Chair of the committee accuses President of taking unprescribed mind altering drugs and being responsible for causing an imminent apparent battle at the Sino-Japanese region. Accusation goes further stating that the President instructed his Counsel to coach a witness, Dr. Larkin. While Linda tries to defend the President saying all these are allegations, she is questioned about firing her from Chief of Staff position. She corrects that she was not fired, rather resigned; largely due to her disagreement to a certain influential person at the Capitol. She further reveals that the person was Vice President Frank Underwood. Frank on the other hand, appears at a TV interview The Morley Show, where he is constantly being asked by the host regarding the possibility of an impeachment. Morley further asks about the likelihood that Frank running for 2016 election. Frank denies all the speculation and condemns Dunbar investigation as an opposition Farce. He says he hopes president Walker would be generous enough to offer him to be his running mate in 2016. He publicly defends Walker strongly and asks the host not to question his own patriotism. Walker sees the interview and understands Frank's double face. He asks Linda to go and meet Tusk, offering him Presidential Pardon and repair their relationship. Linda is to ask him to admit the money laundering by putting Frank in the center, and in return get the immunity. Linda is reluctant but agrees as the President hints that her resignation would be withdrawn and she'll be reinstated in her position. Walker tells her that he will be at Camp David with his wife when Linda meets Tusk to avoid any connection.Meanwhile, Frank discusses the imminent problem with Doug and Seth. He understands the President might force him out. They anticipate that he'll be reaching out Raymond Tusk and get him incriminate Frank in return for Presidential Pardon. So, he wants to meet Tusk too. Doug asks to volunteer but Frank says it has to be he, personally. So they decide frank will meet Tusk before his hearing, 40 hours from time. Claire gets a call from Seth at 4am, who informs her of a failed suicide attempt by Megan Hennessy. Jackie meets Donal Blythe in her office and while she was about to try convince him in favor of impeachment, he agrees enthusiastically. When she admits her surprise, Blythe tells her that he doesn't like Frank, but he hates even more to be on the opposition party. So, even though Frank would succeed Walker once he is impeached, he'd rather rather go with it. Linda meets Tusk and offers him president's pardon if he admits the laundering and gives up Frank. Tusk appears to agree in his own way while the doorbell rings and a care package arrives with an opera ticket. Claire goes to see Megan. She is just out from hospital, broke. She says she couldn't take people's abuse anymore. She accuses Claire for turning her life upside down. Claire looks sorry as she walks out. She talks to First Lady Tricia Walker over phone, give her a trademark light touch and says she feels partly responsible for what happened to Megan and President's family. Tricia becomes graceful not putting any blame on Claire and telling her a "Good person". After the conversation ends, emotion gets to Claire for the moment as she briefly cries and walks up the stairs. Frank meets Tusk at a backside corridor of the opera. They do some trash talking as Tusk indicates VPs are powerless and Frank countermines that he is not the traditional VP. Frank suggests that Walker won't survive the impeachment, but Tusk is not in the mood to join hands with a man who double-crossed him. Unconvinced Tusk leaves threatening Frank of prison.Agent Green sees Gavin who appears to have a slavery free card from Green. When he realizes he actually hit the jackpot, he demands Green to meet with Doug Stamper. Frank returns home with despair. In a final attempt to regain President's trust, he pulls out a 70-year old Underwood Typewriter, a family heirloom to write a letter to Walker. He mentions (or maneuvers) some touchy story about his father, family and his past. With the letter he gives a separate sheet that states all the allegations by Dunbar commission, saying all there are lie but his signature at the bottom makes it true confession. He asks the President to use it if needs to get out of this investigation immediately. Walker is unsure whether to believe it but apparently Tricia believes it and makes him call Frank to reconcile. When he calls, Frank almost convinces him and asks him to reach out senate members. now it will be down to whipping votes and Frank expertly blames Jackie Sharp for making things favorable for the President. Jackie and Remy have an argument. It is clear that Remy lost ground as Tusk abandoned him and he is no longer with Hill. Jackie leverages their relationship and his position to bargain and get him to cooperate on Dunbar commission. She appears to be successful. Walker takes Frank's bait. He calls Linda and asks her to tell Tusk the deal is off. Frank meets Michael Kern, his first prey to the path of power and shrewdly convinces him to joiin with Republicans on impeachment issue. Kern's dissent over Walker for his State Secretary nomination revoke and Frank hinting that he would make him Treasury Secretary if he becomes President makes it easier. Raymond Tusk is hit by a double shocker on the way to his hearing. Linda calls up to tell the pardon is off the table. As his lawyers were talking about ticking to Fifth amendment strategy, the news comes that Remy Danton is volunteering top Dunbar Commission. Dissapointed Tusk understands Frank is behind both moves. Dunbar impatiently waits for Remy with her associates. Tusk takes the Fifth in front of Grand Jury. But when repeatedly badgered by the Chairman and a Congresswoman, he angrily gives up President and his knowledge about the whole 'money laundering'. He also relates Xander Feng with the whole process.Remy cancels appointment with Dunbar while she was listening to the dramatic twist of Raymond Tusk. She takes a team and confronts Tusk and his lawyers at the lobby of the House. Tusk leans his both hands for cuffing but Dunbar says they won't be necessary if he cooperates. Tusk sarcastically says, "Well, that's a shame. Handcuffs were another item on my Bucket list." His lawyers offer Dunbar plead in exchange of bond to which she appears to agree. The media as well as political leaders are up against Walker with condemnation and criticism. Ayla Sayyad talks impeachment on a TV interview, Kern gangs up with Haas and Mendoza in media against President. Walker is distraught when he calls Frank. He realizes he is almost finished. Frank offers his advice and convinces him to call Kern, who he already bought out. Doug meets Gavin in a restaurant, threats each other. They both realize they have too much to lose. Gavin wants Doug's protection, but the meeting ends without conclusion as Doug wonders whether he can trust Gavin as he walks out. Doug realizes Rachel is his loose end. So he goes to her place, wakes her from sleep and tells her to pack. They are on a trip in Doug's car as it appears he is relocating her. Rachel feels insecure and Doug's intimidating nature doesn't help. So when the car stops at a signal, Doug is thinking what to do, Rachel looses her seat belt and runs out of the car into the woods. Doug follows her and while he was trying to guess where she is, Rachel comes out and hits him with a brickbat from his backside. She hits him again and again but when she realizes that he's been over-hit, she leaves the brickbat and runs scared. She takes Doug's car and moves away.The grand jury votes on the impeachment to bypass the House and put to motion. Frank and Claire shares a smoke realizing the battle is won. Meecham brings the confirmation as they fly to Camp David while news coverage says President Walker would be handing over his resignation there. Frank pretends to be Walker's friend and tells him to fight. But Walker realizes he has no grasp whatsoever and rather decides to resign and leave with dignity. He return Frank his letter, which Frank throws in the fireplace to burn. Walker gives resignation speech, Frank takes his oath. He is now the most powerful man of the free world. he immediately get State secretary Durant to call Chinese President and then successfully ends the state of war as the first act of commander in chief. Xander Feng's asylum revoked and he is deported and sent back to China.Doug lies dead in the wood as his colleagues and Frank are sweeping everywhere to find him. He instructs Seth and Nancy, who've rejoined him. to work together on finding him. Frank handshakes with representatives, senators, military chiefs and secretaries on his way to Presidential Chamber. Claire gives him a new made ring that looks like the one he buried during Civil War exhibition. He goes in the office, alone, resets his chair, stands, takes a look around to the very place he always cherished.Then after a long stare at the camera, hi gives his signature ring tap on the table, with drum beat as the episode ends.
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Frank's approval ratings have plummeted. Doug goes through rehab over his injury. Claire plans to run for Ambassador to the U.N. |
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Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power. |
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Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans. |
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The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all. |
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The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos just as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets disturbing intel and counsels him. |
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Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one, while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made. |
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Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail. |
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Claire is given an even larger role in the campaign. The gain in points drives Heather to look for dirt on Claire. |
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Clare's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own. |
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As Claire's mother works to raise funds in support of Frank's competitors, Frank reneges on his promise not to interfere in Claire's campaign and co-opts the State of the Union Address to endorse Claire's competitor. Viktor Petrov's heavy handedness and growing paranoia further cloud his relations with the President.
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Claire joins Frank as he campaigns in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank on primary day. |
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Claire advises the VP Donald Blythe on dealing with Russia. Further investigation of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank. |
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Claire clashes with the Secretary of State Durant over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics. |
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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.
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Formidable as ever, Frank and Claire have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push a gun bill. |
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At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Secretary of State Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately push a different agenda. |
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As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother's health. |
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Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway's public criticism of his lack of action. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail. |
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Frank asks Conway to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Tom Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank. |
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As congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House. |
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Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends. |
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The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key States and try to discredit him. |
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With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grimm for Frank. But he's got one more trick up his sleeve. |
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Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan. |
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In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank. |
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When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels. |
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While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov. |
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Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help. |
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As the team tries to control the fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire. |
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Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus. |
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In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war. |
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As the first woman to hold the title of President of the United States, Claire faces increased scrutiny and threats. Sibling power couple Annette and Bill Shepherd attempt to influence policy.
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Claire clashes with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who pressure her to sign the Future Act. Doug makes an unexpected move.
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The Shepherds push Claire on a Supreme Court nomination. Doug works to find a new path for himself. Claire consults with Jane on Syria.
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As a crisis mounts in Syria, Russian President Viktor Petrov wants to make a deal with Claire. Questions arise about Tom Yates's whereabouts.
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Claire allows her enemies to think she's incapacitated as they plot to remove her from office. Doug's investigation leads him to uncover a secret.
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Claire makes staff changes. The Shepherds try to recruit Doug to their side. With Mark facing intense scrutiny, Jane offers advice.
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While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.
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Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.
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