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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 the first woman president, Claire faces increased scrutiny and threats. Sibling power couple Annette and Bill Shepherd attempt to influence policy.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Linda Powell, Beth Chamberlin, Athena Karkanis, Chip Zien, Jeremy Holm, Chris Agos, Ann Charles Sutton, Nini Le Huynh
Episode 2
Claire clashes with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who pressure her to sign the Future Act. Doug makes an unexpected move.
Directed by Ami Canaan MannWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Lora Lee Gayer, Sharrie McCain, Chip Zien, Kristen Sieh, Jeremy Holm, Susan Pourfar, Ann Charles Sutton, Gina Jun
Episode 3
The Shepherds push Claire on a Supreme Court nomination. Doug works to find a new path for himself. Claire consults with Jane on Syria.
Directed by Stacie PassonWritten by Charlotte Stoudt, Sharon HoffmanGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Treava, Boris Kodjoe, Ron Canada, Athena Karkanis, Kristen Sieh, Jeremy Holm, Darwin Shaw
Episode 4
As a crisis mounts in Syria, Russian President Viktor Petrov wants to make a deal with Claire. Questions arise about Tom Yates's whereabouts.
Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by Tian Jun Gu, Jerome HairstonGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Sakina Jaffrey, Boris Kodjoe, Linda Powell, Jeremy Holm, Susan Pourfar
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Jason Horwitch, Charlotte StoudtGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Amy Lynn Stewart, Linda Powell, Athena Karkanis, Brian Keane, Chip Zien, Kristen Sieh, Thomas Kopache
Episode 6
Claire makes staff changes. The Shepherds try to recruit Doug to their side. With Mark facing intense scrutiny, Jane offers advice.
Directed by Louise FriedbergWritten by Jason Horwitch, Jerome HairstonGuest stars Jayne Atkinson, Boris Kodjoe, Athena Karkanis, Kristen Sieh, Jeremy Holm, Susan Pourfar, Linda Marie Larson
Episode 7
While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.
Directed by Alik SakharovWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Boris Kodjoe, Ron Canada, Athena Karkanis, Jeremy Holm, Susan Pourfar, Kenneth Tigar, Julian Gamble, Linda Marie Larson
Episode 8
Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.
Directed by Robin WrightWritten by Melissa James Gibson, Frank PuglieseGuest stars Kaili Vernoff, Gina Grinkemeyer, Sarah Dacey Charles, Jeremy Holm, Kenneth Tigar, Linda Marie Larson, Guy Lemonnier, Elizabeth Thorp
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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