House of Cards: Season 1

2013 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 1 of House of Cards

Frank Underwood is a Democratic congressman from South Carolina and the House majority leader. When newly elected President Garrett Walker breaks his promise to appoint him Secretary of State, Frank refuses to stay quiet. Together with his wife, Claire, who runs the NGO Clean Water Initiative, the couple weaves alliances and pressure campaigns around the White House. The season also brings other characters into their orbit: Congressman Peter Russo, whom Frank manipulates, and Zoe Barnes, an ambitious reporter for The Washington Herald. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright play the lead couple.

13episodes

Feb 1, 2013premiered

11.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Chapter 1
Feb 1, 2013 · 57 min · ★ 8.0
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.
Directing: David Fincher · Writing: Beau Willimon · Starring: Jayne Atkinson, Chance Kelly, Francie Swift, Dan Ziskie
1x02 Chapter 2
Feb 1, 2013 · 50 min · ★ 8.1
Frank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.
Directing: David Fincher · Writing: Beau Willimon · Starring: Jayne Atkinson, Reg E. Cathey, Larry Pine, Reed Birney
1x03 Chapter 3
Feb 1, 2013 · 51 min · ★ 7.7
Frank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.
Directed by James Foley · Written by Keith Huff, Beau Willimon · Starring Sandrine Holt, Al Sapienza, Kathleen Chalfant, Kirk Penberthy
1x04 Chapter 4
Feb 1, 2013 · 49 min · ★ 7.5
Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.
Directing: James Foley · Writing: Rick Cleveland, Beau Willimon · Starring: Sandrine Holt, Reg E. Cathey, Ben Daniels, Larry Pine
1x05 Chapter 5
Feb 1, 2013 · 53 min · ★ 7.7
Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.
Directed by Joel Schumacher · Written by Sarah Treem · Starring Sandrine Holt, Francie Swift, Kathleen Chalfant, Reg E. Cathey
1x06 Chapter 6
Feb 1, 2013 · 51 min · ★ 7.7
Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.
Directing: Joel Schumacher · Writing: Sam Forman · Starring: Sandrine Holt, Reg E. Cathey, Ben Daniels, Larry Pine
1x07 Chapter 7
Feb 1, 2013 · 54 min · ★ 7.4
Frank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Peter must face his past. Stamper hushes a secret.
Directing: Charles McDougall · Writing: Kate Barnow, Beau Willimon · Starring: Dan Ziskie
1x08 Chapter 8
Feb 1, 2013 · 47 min · ★ 6.8
Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.
Directing: Charles McDougall · Writing: Beau Willimon · Starring: J.C. MacKenzie, David Andrews, Ben Daniels, William Hill
1x09 Chapter 9
Feb 1, 2013 · 52 min · ★ 7.7
Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.
Directing: James Foley · Writing: Rick Cleveland, Beau Willimon · Starring: Jayne Atkinson, Sandrine Holt, Dan Ziskie, Elizabeth Norment
1x10 Chapter 10
Feb 1, 2013 · 53 min · ★ 7.9
Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.
Directing: Carl Franklin · Writing: Sarah Treem · Starring: Reg E. Cathey, Ben Daniels
1x11 Chapter 11
Feb 1, 2013 · 54 min · ★ 7.9
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.
Directing: Carl Franklin · Writing: Kate Barnow, Keith Huff, Beau Willimon · Starring: Dan Ziskie, Chuck Cooper, Tawny Cypress, Ben Daniels
1x12 Chapter 12
Feb 1, 2013 · 53 min · ★ 7.6
Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.
Directing: Allen Coulter · Writing: Beau Willimon, Gina Gionfriddo · Starring: Sandrine Holt, Gerald McRaney, Hollis McCarthy, Peggy J. Scott
1x13 Chapter 13 Season Finale
Feb 1, 2013 · 50 min · ★ 7.7
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.
Directing: Allen Coulter · Writing: Beau Willimon · Starring: Gerald McRaney, Reg E. Cathey, Armand Schultz, Kellyn Lindsay