House of Cards (2013)

TV-MA

Drama

There are two kinds of pain.

Overview

Set in present day Washington, D.C., House of Cards is the story of Frank Underwood, a ruthless and cunning politician, and his wife Claire who will stop at nothing to conquer everything. This wicked political drama penetrates the shadowy world of greed, sex and corruption in modern D.C.

Beau WillimonCreator

StatusEnded

TypeScripted

Original LanguageEnglish

Network

Seasons

Specials

1970 | 7 Episodes

Specials of House of Cards premiered on January 1, 1970

Additional extras for the House of Cards series.

Season 1

2013 | 13 Episodes

Season 1 of House of Cards premiered on February 1, 2013

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

Season 2

2014 | 13 Episodes

Season 2 of House of Cards premiered on February 14, 2014

In their ruthless rise to power, Francis and Claire battle threats past and present, and form new alliances while old ones succumb to betrayal.

Season 3

2015 | 13 Episodes

Season 3 of House of Cards premiered on February 27, 2015

President Underwood fights to secure his legacy. Claire wants more than being First Lady. The biggest threat they face is contending with each other.

Season 4

2016 | 13 Episodes

Season 4 of House of Cards premiered on March 4, 2016

They've always been a great team. But now in season four, Frank and Claire become even greater adversaries as their marriage stumbles and their ambitions are at odds. In an election year, the stakes are now higher than ever, and the biggest threat they face is contending with each other.

Season 5

2017 | 13 Episodes

Season 5 of House of Cards premiered on May 30, 2017

Season five picks up where season four left off: in the midst of a tense presidential election that puts the Underwoods on the same ticket against energetic Republican upstart Will Conway. Viewers will see how their heated campaigns play out as well as which alliances dissolve in the aftermath. Perhaps the biggest question is if Frank and Claire’s relationship is among them.