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★ 8.6
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Overall Rating

★ 8.6
S5 E12
#1
★ 9.0

Chapter 64

Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

S5 E4
#2
★ 8.5

Chapter 56

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.

S5 E13
#3
★ 8.3

Chapter 65

In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.

S5 E1
#4
★ 8.2

Chapter 53

As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

S5 E7
#5
★ 8.2

Chapter 59

When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

S5 E10
#6
★ 8.2

Chapter 62

The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

S5 E11
#7
★ 8.2

Chapter 63

As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

S5 E3
#8
★ 8.0

Chapter 55

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.

S5 E2
#9
★ 7.9

Chapter 54

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.

S5 E5
#10
★ 7.9

Chapter 57

Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

S5 E6
#1
★ 7.7

Chapter 58

In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

S5 E9
#2
★ 7.8

Chapter 61

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.

S5 E2
#3
★ 7.9

Chapter 54

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.

S5 E5
#4
★ 7.9

Chapter 57

Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

S5 E8
#5
★ 7.9

Chapter 60

While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

S5 E3
#6
★ 8.0

Chapter 55

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.

S5 E1
#7
★ 8.2

Chapter 53

As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

S5 E7
#8
★ 8.2

Chapter 59

When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

S5 E10
#9
★ 8.2

Chapter 62

The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

S5 E11
#10
★ 8.2

Chapter 63

As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

S5 E1
★ 8.2

Chapter 53

As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

S5 E2
★ 7.9

Chapter 54

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.

S5 E3
★ 8.0

Chapter 55

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.

S5 E4
★ 8.5

Chapter 56

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.

S5 E5
★ 7.9

Chapter 57

Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

S5 E6
★ 7.7

Chapter 58

In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

S5 E7
★ 8.2

Chapter 59

When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

S5 E8
★ 7.9

Chapter 60

While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

S5 E9
★ 7.8

Chapter 61

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.

S5 E10
★ 8.2

Chapter 62

The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

S5 E11
★ 8.2

Chapter 63

As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

S5 E12
★ 9.0

Chapter 64

Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

S5 E13
★ 8.3

Chapter 65

In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.6 13
★ 9.5 Chapter 14
★ 8.2 Chapter 18
4 ★ 8.6 13
★ 9.4 Chapter 52
★ 7.9 Chapter 40
3 ★ 8.4 13
★ 9.0 Chapter 32
★ 8.0 Chapter 27
1 ★ 8.4 13
★ 9.0 Chapter 11
★ 7.6 Chapter 8
5 ★ 8.1 13
★ 9.0 Chapter 64
★ 7.7 Chapter 58
6 ★ 4.2 8
★ 4.7 Chapter 70
★ 2.6 Chapter 73