Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.
As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.
Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help.
The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt’s investigation heats up.
While Frank attends an elite men’s weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.
When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.
In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he’s still got one more trick up his sleeve.
The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key states and try to discredit him.
Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank’s friends.
As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.
Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigations of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.
Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything.
Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn’t trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank’s campaign on primary day.
As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they’re not on the same side.
As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
Frank asks Will to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.
Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway’s public show of strength. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother.
At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately pursue a different agenda.
Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.
Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank’s running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to weaken Conway’s strong support.
Claire clashes with the Secretary of State over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.
Claire’s absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank’s campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.
A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don’t heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.
Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.
Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.
Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
The Russian president’s state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.
Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
Claire’s U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it’s all-out war between Francis and Tusk.
Amidst an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.
