House of Cards

When the newly elected president reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

Francis 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.

Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership; Peter Russo must choose between politics and family.

Francis' fight over the education bill threatens Claire's own ambitions; Zoe mixes work and play.

Francis strikes back at the striking teachers; Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession.