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House of Cards · S2 · E8

Chapter 21

  • TV-MA
  • Feb 14, 2014
  • 48 min
  • 7.6

The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

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The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

Season 2

13 episodes

  1. 1Chapter 14

    50 minFeb 14, 2014★ 8.3

    The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Frank grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive.

  2. 2Chapter 15

    49 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.7

    Frank puts China in the cross-hairs. Claire confronts a painful trauma from her past. Lucas Goodwin presses for the truth.

  3. 3Chapter 16

    52 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.7

    Tension rises between Frank and Raymond Tusk as the situation with China deteriorates. A battle in the Senate pits Frank against the Republicans.

  4. 4Chapter 17

    49 minFeb 14, 2014★ 8.0

    A terror scare at the Capitol traps Frank with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

  5. 5Chapter 18

    50 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.5

    Frank back-channels with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas uses extreme measures to expose the Vice President. A shadowy figure joins Team Underwood.

  6. 6Chapter 19

    52 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.6

    Amidst an energy crisis, Frank and Tusk end their shaky alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper grows closer to Rachel.

  7. 7Chapter 20

    49 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.5

    Despite some friction, the Walkers deepen their friendship with the Underwoods. But it's all-out war between Frank and Tusk.

  8. 8Chapter 21

    48 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.6Now viewing

    The war with Tusk intensifies. Claire influences Tricia Walker politically and domestically. Frank has a show-down with Linda Vasquez.

  9. 9Chapter 22

    50 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.8

    Things get personal when Tusk blindsides the Underwoods with a scandal. Freddy and his BBQ joint get caught up in the mix.

  10. 10Chapter 23

    51 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.3

    With a military stand-off overseas and potential violence at home, Frank wants to finish off Tusk for good. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.

  11. 11Chapter 24

    54 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.3

    A Special Prosecutor interrogates Frank. Remy Danton tries to keep his options open. Stamper wrestles with his demons.

  12. 12Chapter 25

    48 minFeb 14, 2014★ 7.8

    Frank finds himself shut out, and Claire makes a difficult sacrifice. Stamper tries to regain control.

  13. 13Chapter 26

    60 minFeb 14, 2014★ 8.4

    Frank faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness.