The BEST episodes of House of Cards (US) season 1
Every episode of House of Cards (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House of Cards (US) season 1!
Ruthless and cunning, Congressman Francis Underwood and his wife Claire stop at nothing to conquer everything. It penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
#1 - Chapter 13
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/1/2013
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.
#2 - Chapter 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2013
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
#3 - Chapter 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/1/2013
The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
#4 - Chapter 2
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2013
Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
#5 - Chapter 11
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/1/2013
Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.
#6 - Chapter 3
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2013
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.
#7 - Chapter 5
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2013
A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
#8 - Chapter 9
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in 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.
#9 - Chapter 4
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2013
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.
#10 - Chapter 7
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/1/2013
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.
#11 - Chapter 10
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/1/2013
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.
#12 - Chapter 12
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2013
The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
#13 - Chapter 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.