As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time

Claire’s absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike

In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other.

Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens.

Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be

The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos as Frank’s campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets distrubing intel and counsels him.

A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don’t heal fast, and sometimes not at

Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.