13 episodesFirst aired 14 February 2014
In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and form new alliances while old ones succumb to betrayal.
E1Feb 201450m
The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.
E2Feb 201449m
Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.
E3Feb 201452m
Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.
E4Feb 201449m
A terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.
E5Feb 201450m
Frank back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.
E6Feb 201452m
Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.
E7Feb 201449m
Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Frank and Tusk.
E8Feb 201448m
The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.
E9Feb 201450m
Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.
E10Feb 201451m
With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Frank wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.
E11Feb 201454m
A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
E12Feb 201448m
Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
E13Feb 20141h
Frank faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.