Episode

House of Cards: Chapter 2

Name: House of Cards: Chapter 2
Released: 2013-02-01
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Kevin Spacey, Jayne Atkinson, Derek Cecil

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Overview

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.

Details

Series: House of Cards
Season: Season 1
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 2013-02-01
Runtime: 50 min

Episode context

Chapter 2 is Episode 2 in Season 1 of House of Cards. It aired on 2013-02-01. The runtime is 50 min.

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Episode 1: Chapter 1 2013-02-01 | 57 min 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 3: Chapter 3 2013-02-01 | 51 min 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.

More episodes from this season

Episode 4: Chapter 4 2013-02-01 | 49 min Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.

Episode 5: Chapter 5 2013-02-01 | 53 min Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.

Episode 6: Chapter 6 2013-02-01 | 51 min Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.

Episode 7: Chapter 7 2013-02-01 | 54 min 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 2013-02-01 | 47 min Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.

Episode 9: Chapter 9 2013-02-01 | 52 min 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 2013-02-01 | 53 min Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.

Episode 11: Chapter 11 2013-02-01 | 54 min Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.

Episode 12: Chapter 12 2013-02-01 | 53 min Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.

Episode 13: Chapter 13 2013-02-01 | 50 min Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.