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As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt. [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Apr 6, 2016 - 20 comments

Frank sent the US Special Forces to Syria to capture the head of ICO. The Underwoods are simul-debating Conway and Brockhart, when the President is pulled away to deal with terrorists who kidnapped an American family. And they'll only speak to his successor - Conway.
posted by the man of twists and turns on Apr 4, 2016 - 10 comments

This week.... Terrorist attacks kill over a hundred people in Paris. Singles Day, a minor holiday turned into a gigantic sales event, hits the nation of China, and called in to promote it are foreign celebrities Adam Lambert, Daniel Craig and Kevin Spacey as, of all things, his House Of Cards character Frank Underwood. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays his first visit to the UK, while Indian industrialists prepare legal challenge for the return of the Koh-i-Noor, a huge diamond that currently serves as the centerpiece of the Queen's crown. And Now: Another One Of John McCain's Favorite Jokes. Main story: Daily fantasy sports apps DraftKings and FanDuel, and their skirting laws regulating gambling. Last Week Tonight provides a more honest ad for the apps than the ones they have been filling the airwaves with. YouTube (19m) [more inside]
posted by JHarris on Nov 18, 2015 - 4 comments

In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 24, 2015 - 35 comments

Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 23, 2015 - 4 comments

Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 20, 2015 - 7 comments

Frank needs to deals with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peacekeeping mission. Sacrifices will be made. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 19, 2015 - 6 comments

The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos just as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire receives some disturbing intel and counsels him. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 17, 2015 - 6 comments

The forecast looks bleak for the President's signature AmWorks project. [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Mar 12, 2015 - 6 comments

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast and sometimes not at all. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 11, 2015 - 10 comments

Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to meet with Petrov. [more inside]
posted by donajo on Mar 9, 2015 - 21 comments

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian ambassador. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 5, 2015 - 13 comments

Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a political challenger and ends up facing a higher power. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 4, 2015 - 24 comments

The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat it up. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 2, 2015 - 21 comments

Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country. [more inside]
posted by zix on Feb 28, 2015 - 24 comments

Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
posted by zix on Feb 27, 2015 - 25 comments

Season 3 is available today. Is anyone interested? If so, any suggestions on how to strike a binge-savor balance with the episode threads?
posted by zix on Feb 27, 2015 - 6 comments