Season 1
2013 · 13 episodes · 11h 14m in all · 7.7/10
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.

Episodes

1. Chapter 1
1 Feb 2013 · 57 min · 8.0/10
When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

2. Chapter 2
1 Feb 2013 · 50 min · 8.1/10
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.

3. Chapter 3
1 Feb 2013 · 51 min · 7.7/10
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.

4. Chapter 4
1 Feb 2013 · 49 min · 7.5/10
Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.

5. Chapter 5
1 Feb 2013 · 53 min · 7.7/10
Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe mixes work and play.

6. Chapter 6
1 Feb 2013 · 51 min · 7.7/10
Frank strikes back at the striking teachers. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.

7. Chapter 7
1 Feb 2013 · 54 min · 7.4/10
Frank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Peter must face his past. Stamper hushes a secret.

8. Chapter 8
1 Feb 2013 · 47 min · 6.8/10
Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business.

9. Chapter 9
1 Feb 2013 · 52 min · 7.7/10
Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Claire looks out for herself.

10. Chapter 10
1 Feb 2013 · 53 min · 7.9/10
Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.

11. Chapter 11
1 Feb 2013 · 54 min · 7.9/10
Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Frank crosses the point of no return.

12. Chapter 12
1 Feb 2013 · 53 min · 7.6/10
Frank must make an unforeseen detour. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.

13. Chapter 13
1 Feb 2013 · 50 min · 7.6/10
Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe poses a serious threat.
House of Cards Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in House of Cards Season 1?
Season 1 of House of Cards has 13 episodes, about 11 hours in total.
When did House of Cards Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 1 Feb 2013.
What is the best episode of House of Cards Season 1?
By viewer score, episode 2, “Chapter 2”, at 8.1/10.