House Of Cards Best To Worst

Francis is about to be destroyed while the nation is in turmoil. Stamper must pick up loose ends. Claire marks the conclusion of her ruthlessness.

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.

Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.

Following the collapse of Russo's campaign, Francis launches a risky ploy to join the Walker administration.

Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.

Francis feels shut out. Stamper tries to regain control.

Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.

A Terror threat traps Francis in the Congress building with a bitter Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that shakes the media.

Francis and Claire's relationship reaches a critical point. Doug catches up with his past.

Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill past 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.

Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.

It becomes personal when Tusk hits the Underwood pair with a scandal. Freddy and his restaurant will be involved in it all.

Frank is questioned by a special prosecutor. Remy Danton is trying to keep all options open. Stamper is struggling with his demons.

Told that Claire was behind the watershed bill's failure, Francis works to contain the damage and maintain control over Peter Russo. Zoe and Claire each seek relief from their respective relationships with Francis.

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

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.

Claire is given an even larger role in the campaign. The gain in points drives Heather to look for dirt on Claire.

The tension between Francis and Raymond Tusk increases while the situation in China is getting worse. A fight in the Senate puts Francis against the republicans.

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.

In the middle of an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their fragile alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper gets closer to Rachel.

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.

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

The war with Tusk intensified. Claire influences Tricia Walker, both on the political and domestic front.

Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.