Season
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.
Details
- Series
- House of Cards
- Season
- Season 1
- Air date
- 2013-02-01
- Episodes
- 13 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: 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.
Episode 2: 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.
Episode 3: 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.
Episode 4: Chapter 4
Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.
Episode 5: Chapter 5
Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.
Episode 6: Chapter 6
Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.
Episode 7: 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.
Episode 8: Chapter 8
Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.
Episode 9: 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.
Episode 10: Chapter 10
Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.
Episode 11: Chapter 11
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.
Episode 12: Chapter 12
Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.
Episode 13: Chapter 13
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.