• Air date: 14 Feb '14 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.
  • List of Episodes (13)
    • 1. Chapter 14

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Francis and Tusk.
    • 8. Chapter 21

      14 Feb '14
      The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Francis has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.
    • 9. Chapter 22

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      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

      14 Feb '14
      A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.
    • 12. Chapter 25

      14 Feb '14
      Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.
    • 13. Chapter 26

      14 Feb '14
      Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.