The WORST episodes of House of Cards (US)

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

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 73
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5.90
1174 votes

#1 - Chapter 73

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2018

Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.

Directors: Robin Wright
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Chapter 66
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6.81
1380 votes

#2 - Chapter 66

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2018

As the first woman president, Claire faces increased scrutiny and threats. Sibling power couple Annette and Bill Shepherd attempt to influence policy.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
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Chapter 67
star
6.82
1193 votes

#3 - Chapter 67

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2018

Claire clashes with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who pressure her to sign the Future Act. Doug makes an unexpected move.

Directors: Ami Canaan Mann
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Chapter 72
star
6.83
1062 votes

#4 - Chapter 72

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2018

While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.

Directors: Alik Sakharov
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Chapter 68
star
6.89
1155 votes

#5 - Chapter 68

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2018

The Shepherds push Claire on a Supreme Court nomination. Doug works to find a new path for himself. Claire consults with Jane on Syria.

Directors: Stacie Passon
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Chapter 69
star
7.01
1097 votes

#6 - Chapter 69

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2018

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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Chapter 71
star
7.05
1073 votes

#7 - Chapter 71

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2018

Claire makes staff changes. The Shepherds try to recruit Doug to their side. With Mark facing intense scrutiny, Jane offers advice.

Directors: Louise Friedberg
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Chapter 70
star
7.22
1119 votes

#8 - Chapter 70

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2018

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.

Directors: Thomas Schlamme
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Chapter 36
star
7.47
3455 votes

#9 - Chapter 36

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2015

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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Chapter 30
star
7.49
3648 votes

#10 - Chapter 30

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2015

Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.

Directors: Tucker Gates
Writer: Laura Eason
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Chapter 33
star
7.50
3781 votes

#11 - Chapter 33

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2015

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.

Directors: John Dahl
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Chapter 40
star
7.53
3870 votes

#12 - Chapter 40

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2016

Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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Chapter 61
star
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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Chapter 8
star
7.56
5669 votes

#14 - 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.

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Chapter 27
star
7.57
3825 votes

#15 - Chapter 27

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2015

A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.

Directors: John David Coles
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Chapter 58
star
7.57
3228 votes

#16 - 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 60
star
7.58
3087 votes

#17 - 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 41
star
7.58
3496 votes

#18 - Chapter 41

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2016

As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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Chapter 35
star
7.58
3581 votes

#19 - Chapter 35

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2015

The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets disturbing intel and counsels him.

Directors: Robin Wright
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Chapter 57
star
7.59
3193 votes

#20 - 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 47
star
7.59
3325 votes

#21 - Chapter 47

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2016

Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.

Directors: Alex Graves
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Chapter 34
star
7.60
3504 votes

#22 - Chapter 34

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2015

A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.

Directors: John Dahl
Writer: Bill Kennedy
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Chapter 28
star
7.60
3643 votes

#23 - Chapter 28

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2015

Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.

Directors: John David Coles
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Chapter 55
star
7.61
3388 votes

#24 - 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 31
star
7.63
3663 votes

#25 - Chapter 31

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2015

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

Directors: James Foley
Writer: Kenneth Lin
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