13 episodesFirst aired 27 February 2015
President Underwood fights to secure his legacy. Claire wants more than being First Lady. The biggest threat they face is contending with each other.
E1Feb 201559m
A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
E2Feb 201555m
Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
E3Feb 201553m
The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.
E4Feb 201548m
Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
E5Feb 201552m
Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.
E6Feb 201554m
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
E7Feb 201553m
The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
E8Feb 201544m
A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
E9Feb 201552m
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.
E10Feb 201557m
Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
E11Feb 201553m
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
E12Feb 201550m
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
E13Feb 201558m
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.