Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2013)

Overview

Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

Cast

Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood
Kevin Spacey

as Frank Underwood

Robin Wright as Claire Underwood
Robin Wright

as Claire Underwood

Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper
Michael Kelly

as Doug Stamper

Kristen Connolly as Christina Gallagher
Kristen Connolly

as Christina Gallagher

Sebastian Arcelus as Lucas Goodwin
Sebastian Arcelus

as Lucas Goodwin

Nathan Darrow as Edward Meechum
Nathan Darrow

as Edward Meechum

Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes
Kate Mara

as Zoe Barnes

Constance Zimmer as Janine Skorsky
Constance Zimmer

as Janine Skorsky

Sakina Jaffrey as Linda Vasquez
Sakina Jaffrey

as Linda Vasquez

Michel Gill as Garrett Walker
Michel Gill

as Garrett Walker

Rachel Brosnahan as Rachel Posner
Rachel Brosnahan

as Rachel Posner

Boris McGiver as Tom Hammerschmidt
Boris McGiver

as Tom Hammerschmidt

Corey Stoll as Peter Russo
Corey Stoll

as Peter Russo

Mahershala Ali as Remy Danton
Mahershala Ali

as Remy Danton

Episodes

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Chapter 1 8.1

February 1, 2013

When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the …

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Chapter 2 8.1

February 1, 2013

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

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Chapter 3 7.7

February 1, 2013

Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Cl…

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Chapter 4 7.4

February 1, 2013

Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership. Zoe is offered the promotion of White House Correspondent and doesn't…

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Chapter 5 7.5

February 1, 2013

A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.

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Chapter 6 7.6

February 1, 2013

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

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Chapter 7 7.3

February 1, 2013

Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a …

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Chapter 8 6.7

February 1, 2013

Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

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Chapter 9 7.6

February 1, 2013

Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in Congress. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the Vice …

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Chapter 10 7.7

February 1, 2013

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

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Chapter 11 7.6

February 1, 2013

Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.

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Chapter 12 7.6

February 1, 2013

The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine in…

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Chapter 13 7.5

February 1, 2013

Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel…