House of Cards

Season 1

13 episodes 7 seasons

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

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House of Cards Season 1 released on February 1, 2013.

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S01E01 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 1

When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

S01E02 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 2

Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.

S01E03 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 3

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.

S01E04 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 4

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.

S01E05 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 5

A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.

S01E06 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 6

The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.

S01E07 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 7

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.

S01E08 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 8

Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

S01E09 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 9

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.

S01E10 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 10

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

S01E11 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 11

Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.

S01E12 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 12

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.

S01E13 Aired February 01, 2013

Chapter 13

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.