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Title: House of Cards

Overview: Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.

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Average Vote: 8.021 (2784 votes)

Cast

  • Claire Underwood: Robin Wright
  • Doug Stamper: Michael Kelly
  • Janine Skorsky: Constance Zimmer
  • Jane Davis: Patricia Clarkson
  • Seth Grayson: Derek Cecil
  • Tom Hammerschmidt: Boris McGiver
  • Viktor Petrov: Lars Mikkelsen
  • Duncan Shepherd: Cody Fern
  • Annette Shepherd: Diane Lane
  • Bill Shepherd: Greg Kinnear
  • Mark Usher: Campbell Scott
  • House of Cards - Chapter 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 3 (Season 1 - Episode 3)

    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.

    House of Cards - Chapter 4 (Season 1 - Episode 4)

    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.

    House of Cards - Chapter 5 (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 6 (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 7 (Season 1 - Episode 7)

    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.

    House of Cards - Chapter 8 (Season 1 - Episode 8)

    Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

    House of Cards - Chapter 9 (Season 1 - Episode 9)

    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.

    House of Cards - Chapter 10 (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 11 (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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

    House of Cards - Chapter 12 (Season 1 - Episode 12)

    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.

    House of Cards - Chapter 13 (Season 1 - Episode 13)

    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.

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