As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.

Frank asks Will to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.

Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway’s public show of strength. Tom joins Claire on

At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Catherine Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but

Formidable as ever, both Underwoods have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and

Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank’s running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to

Claire clashes with the Secretary of State over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign

Claire advises Donald Blythe on dealing with Petrov. Further investigations of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.

Claire joins Frank as he stumps in South Carolina, but he doesn’t trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank’s campaign