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 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.

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.

In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.

Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.

Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.

Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.

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.

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.

Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.

The Russian president’s state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat things up.

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.

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

Francis finds himself shut out and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

A Special Prosecutor interrogates Francis. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Francis wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.

Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.

The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Francis has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

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.

Francis back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.

A terror scare at the Capitol traps Francis with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

Tension rises between Francis and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Francis against the Republicans.

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….

The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.

The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo’s death.

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

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

Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in Congress. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the Vice President, but the VP is not…

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