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The Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5

Every episode of House of Cards Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Cards Season 5!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    House of Cards Season 5 Episode 12 - Chapter 64
    9.0/10(4177 votes)

    S5:E12

    Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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  2. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 4 - Chapter 56
    8.5/10(3627 votes)

    S5:E4

    With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he's still got one more trick up his sleeve.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  3. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 13 - Chapter 65
    8.3/10(4062 votes)

    S5:E13

    In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.

    Director:Robin Wright
    Writers:Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese

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  4. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 1 - Chapter 53
    8.2/10(4205 votes)

    S5:E1

    As Congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Frank Pugliese

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  5. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 7 - Chapter 59
    8.2/10(3320 votes)

    S5:E7

    When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Tian Jun Gu

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  6. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 10 - Chapter 62
    8.2/10(3224 votes)

    S5:E10

    The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.

    Director:Agnieszka Holland
    Writer:Kenneth Lin

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  7. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 11 - Chapter 63
    8.2/10(3219 votes)

    S5:E11

    As the team tries to control fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.

    Director:Agnieszka Holland
    Writer:Laura Eason

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  8. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 2 - Chapter 54
    7.9/10(3631 votes)

    S5:E2

    Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.

    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Melissa James Gibson

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  9. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 3 - Chapter 55
    7.9/10(3524 votes)

    S5:E3

    The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key states and try to discredit him.

    Director:Alik Sakharov
    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  10. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 8 - Chapter 60
    7.9/10(3271 votes)

    S5:E8

    While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:John Mankiewicz

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  11. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 5 - Chapter 57
    7.8/10(3404 votes)

    S5:E5

    Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Beau Willimon

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  12. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 9 - Chapter 61
    7.8/10(3256 votes)

    S5:E9

    Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Bill Kennedy

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  13. House of Cards Season 5 Episode 6 - Chapter 58
    7.7/10(3318 votes)

    S5:E6

    In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Bill Kennedy

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Chapter 64" is the best rated episode of "House of Cards" season 5. It scored 9/10 based on 4177 votes. Directed by Robin Wright and written by Melissa James Gibson, Frank Pugliese, it aired on 5/30/2017. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Chapter 56".