The BEST episodes of House of Cards (US) season 5

Every episode of House of Cards (US) season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House of Cards (US) season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 11/10/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Chapter 64
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8.04
3022 votes

#1 - Chapter 64

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2017

Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

Directors: Robin Wright
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Chapter 65
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8.02
3027 votes

#2 - Chapter 65

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2017

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.

Directors: Robin Wright
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Chapter 56
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7.81
3335 votes

#3 - Chapter 56

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2017

With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he's still got one more trick up his sleeve.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Kenneth Lin
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Chapter 53
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7.77
3822 votes

#4 - Chapter 53

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017

As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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Chapter 59
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7.74
3109 votes

#5 - Chapter 59

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2017

When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
Writer: Tian Jun Gu
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Chapter 63
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7.72
2969 votes

#6 - Chapter 63

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/30/2017

As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

Writer: Laura Eason
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Chapter 62
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7.67
3023 votes

#7 - Chapter 62

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/2017

The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

Writer: Kenneth Lin
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Chapter 54
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7.64
3503 votes

#8 - Chapter 54

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/30/2017

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.

Directors: Daniel Minahan
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Chapter 55
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7.61
3388 votes

#9 - Chapter 55

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/30/2017

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.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
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Chapter 57
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7.59
3193 votes

#10 - Chapter 57

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2017

Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Laura Eason
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Chapter 60
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7.58
3087 votes

#11 - Chapter 60

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2017

While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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Chapter 58
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7.57
3228 votes

#12 - Chapter 58

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2017

In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

Directors: Michael Morris
Writer: Bill Kennedy
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Chapter 61
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7.55
2994 votes

#13 - Chapter 61

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2017

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.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Bill Kennedy
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