House of Cards - Season 2

First aired: 2/14/2014 13 episodes

In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and form new alliances while old ones succumb to betrayal.

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Episodes

1. Chapter 14

Aired: 2/14/2014

The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

2. Chapter 15

Aired: 2/14/2014

Amid turmoil in the home, Frank takes office. Foreign relations become entangled as Durant's team bungles a meeting. As foes negotiate to thwart her, Jackie maneuvers to strengthen her position. Lucas acquires new skills in order to pursue his secret investigation.

3. Chapter 16

Aired: 2/14/2014

Tension rises between Francis and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Francis against the Republicans.

4. Chapter 17

Aired: 2/14/2014

A terror scare at the Capitol traps Francis with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

5. Chapter 18

Aired: 2/14/2014

Francis back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.

6. Chapter 19

Aired: 2/14/2014

Amidst an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

7. Chapter 20

Aired: 2/14/2014

Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Francis and Tusk.

8. Chapter 21

Aired: 2/14/2014

The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Francis has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

9. Chapter 22

Aired: 2/14/2014

Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.

10. Chapter 23

Aired: 2/14/2014

With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Francis wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.

11. Chapter 24

Aired: 2/14/2014

A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

12. Chapter 25

Aired: 2/14/2014

Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

13. Chapter 26

Aired: 2/14/2014

Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.