The WORST episodes of House of Cards (US)
Every episode of House of Cards (US) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of House of Cards (US)!
Ruthless and cunning, Congressman Francis Underwood and his wife Claire stop at nothing to conquer everything. It penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.
#1 - Chapter 73
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2018
Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.
#2 - Chapter 66
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/2/2018
As the first woman president, Claire faces increased scrutiny and threats. Sibling power couple Annette and Bill Shepherd attempt to influence policy.
#3 - Chapter 67
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2018
Claire clashes with the Shepherds and Mark Usher, who pressure her to sign the Future Act. Doug makes an unexpected move.
#4 - Chapter 72
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2018
While the Shepherd family attempts to diminish Claire's power, Doug goes off the grid but continues angling to advance his agenda.
#5 - Chapter 68
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/2/2018
The Shepherds push Claire on a Supreme Court nomination. Doug works to find a new path for himself. Claire consults with Jane on Syria.
#6 - Chapter 69
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/2/2018
As a crisis mounts in Syria, Russian President Viktor Petrov wants to make a deal with Claire. Questions arise about Tom Yates's whereabouts.
#7 - Chapter 71
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/2/2018
Claire makes staff changes. The Shepherds try to recruit Doug to their side. With Mark facing intense scrutiny, Jane offers advice.
#8 - Chapter 70
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2018
Claire allows her enemies to think she's incapacitated as they plot to remove her from office. Doug's investigation leads him to uncover a secret.
#9 - Chapter 36
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2015
Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
#10 - Chapter 30
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2015
Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
#11 - Chapter 33
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2015
The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
#12 - Chapter 40
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2016
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.
#13 - Chapter 61
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/30/2017
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.
#14 - Chapter 8
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/1/2013
Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.
#15 - Chapter 58
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/30/2017
In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
#16 - Chapter 27
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2015
A rocky start for the Underwood Presidency. Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
#17 - Chapter 41
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/2016
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.
#18 - Chapter 60
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/30/2017
While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.
#19 - Chapter 35
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2015
The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets disturbing intel and counsels him.
#20 - Chapter 57
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2017
Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
#21 - Chapter 47
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/4/2016
Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push the gun bill.
#22 - Chapter 34
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/27/2015
A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
#23 - Chapter 28
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2015
Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
#24 - Chapter 55
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/30/2017
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.
#25 - Chapter 31
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/27/2015
Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.