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.
#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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Chapter 50
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/4/2016
Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway's public show of strength. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
#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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Chapter 39
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2015
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - Chapter 42
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2016
Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank's campaign on primary day.
#16 - Chapter 29
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/27/2015
The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.
#17 - 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.
#18 - Chapter 38
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2015
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Chapter 46
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/4/2016
Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank's running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to weaken Conway's strong support.
#21 - Chapter 49
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2016
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
#22 - 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.
#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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.