House of Cards - Season 1

First aired: 2/1/2013 13 episodes

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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Episodes

1. Chapter 1

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

2. Chapter 2

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

3. Chapter 3

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.

4. Chapter 4

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.

5. Chapter 5

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

6. Chapter 6

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

7. Chapter 7

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.

8. Chapter 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.

9. Chapter 9

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.

10. Chapter 10

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

11. Chapter 11

Aired: 2/1/2013

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

12. Chapter 12

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.

13. Chapter 13

Aired: 2/1/2013

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.