Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.įrank back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.Ī terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates.

Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past.

Claire goes on the offensive.įrank puts China in the cross-hairs. The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Claire is haunted by choices old and new. Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth.įrank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Frank crosses the point of no return.įrank must make an unforeseen detour. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum.Ĭlaire fuels an old flame. Frank and Stamper try to whip up support in Congress. Stamper hushes a secret.įrank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.įrank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels. Zoe mixes work and play.įrank strikes back at the striking teachers. Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.įrank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise.įrank shakes down the Congressional leadership. Claire makes a cold-blooded move at work.įrank must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district. When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Frank and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.įrank uses a young reporter, Zoe Barnes, to spin a story that puts the White House on its heels.

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