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Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
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Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
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Episode 1
As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Frank PuglieseGuest stars Adam Donshik, Korey Jackson, Andrew Polk, Larry Pine, James Martinez
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Daniel MinahanWritten by Melissa James GibsonGuest stars Paton Ashbrook, Dan Ziskie, Korey Jackson, William Hill, Reed Birney, Gina Jun, James Martinez
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Beau WillimonGuest stars Paton Ashbrook, Dan Ziskie, Korey Jackson, Wendy Moniz, Reed Birney, Gina Jun
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Beau WillimonGuest stars Korey Jackson, Curtiss Cook, Larry Pine, Reed Birney, Gina Jun
Episode 5
Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Beau WillimonGuest stars Korey Jackson, Wendy Moniz, Colm Feore, Kate Lyn Sheil, Reed Birney, James Martinez
Episode 6
In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Bill KennedyGuest stars Curtiss Cook, Larry Pine, Gina Jun, Ryan A. Phillips, James Martinez
Episode 7
When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Tian Jun GuGuest stars Korey Jackson, Wendy Moniz, Gina Jun
Episode 8
While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by John MankiewiczGuest stars Gerald McRaney, Lars Mikkelsen, Daniel Sauli, Susan Pourfar
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Bill KennedyGuest stars Kim Dickens, Lars Mikkelsen, Max Firestein, James Martinez
Episode 10
The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.
Directed by Agnieszka HollandWritten by Kenneth LinGuest stars Michel Gill, Paton Ashbrook, Korey Jackson, Jeremy Holm, James Martinez
Episode 11
As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.
Directed by Agnieszka HollandWritten by Laura EasonGuest stars Korey Jackson, Wendy Moniz, Jeremy Holm, Curtiss Cook, Larry Pine, Artie Brennan, James Martinez
Episode 12
Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.
Directed by Robin WrightWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Paton Ashbrook, Korey Jackson, Jeremy Holm, James Martinez
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Robin WrightWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Malcolm Madera, Korey Jackson, James Martinez
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Kevin SpaceyFrank Underwood
Robin WrightClaire Underwood
Michael KellyDoug Stamper
Sebastian ArcelusLucas Goodwin
Nathan DarrowEdward Meechum
Kate MaraZoe Barnes
Constance ZimmerJanine Skorsky
Patricia ClarksonJane Davis
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