| Broadcast | |
| Original run | February 1, 2013 |
| No. of Episodes | 13 |
| Home video release | |
| DVD release | |
| Blu-ray Disc release | |
| Seasons | |
| Next | Season 2 |
Season 1 of House of Cards was released in its entirety on February 1, 2013.
Summary
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Francis Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
Cast
- See also: Character appearances for Season 1
- For a complete list of the cast, see Cast or Cast, season 1.
Starring
- Kevin Spacey as Representative Frank Underwood (13 episodes)
- Robin Wright as Claire Underwood (13 episodes)
- Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper (13 episodes)
- Kristen Connolly as Christina Gallagher (13 episodes)
- Kate Mara as Zoe Barnes (12 episodes)
- Corey Stoll as Representative Peter Russo (11 episodes)
- Sakina Jaffrey as Linda Vasquez (11 episodes)
- Constance Zimmer as Janine Skorsky (9 episodes)
- Sandrine Holt as Gillian Cole (9 episodes)
- Michael Gill as President Garrett Walker (9 episodes)
- Sebastian Arcelus as Lucas Goodwin (8 episodes)
- Mahershala Ali as Remy Danton (7 episodes)
- Ben Daniels as Adam Galloway (6 episodes)
- Boris McGiver as Tom Hammerschmidt (5 episodes)
- Dan Ziskie as Vice President Jim Matthews (4 episodes)
Recurring cast
- Elizabeth Norment as Nancy Kaufberger (9 episodes)
- Nathan Darrow as Edward Meechum (9 episodes)
- Reg E. Cathey as Freddy Armstrong (7 episodes)
- Rachel Brosnahan as Rachel Posner (7 episodes)
- Tawny Cypress as Carly Heath (5 episodes)
- Larry Pine as Bob Birch (5 episodes)
- Karl Kenzler as Charles Holburn (4 episodes)
- Francie Swift as Felicity Holburn (3 episodes)
- Kathleen Chalfant as Margaret Tilden (3 episodes)
- Jayne Atkinson as Catherine Durant (3 episodes)
- Chuck Cooper as Barney Hull (3 episodes)
- Al Sapienza as Martin Spinella (3 episodes)
- Wass Stevens as Paul Capra (3 episodes)
- Chance Kelly as Steve (3 episodes)
- Gerald McRaney as Raymond Tusk (2 episodes)
- Reed Birney as Donald Blythe (2 episodes)
- Kevin Kilner as Michael Kern (2 episodes)
- Maryann Plunkett as Evelyn Baxter (2 episodes)
- Michael Siberry as David Rasmussen (2 episodes)
- Murphy Guyer as Oren Chase (1 episode)
- Lance E. Nichols as Gene Clancey (1 episode)
- Clark Carmichael as Dean Masters (1 episode)
- Angela Christian as Leanne Masters (1 episode)
- TJ Edwards as Roy Kapeniak (1 episode)
- Kenneth Tigar as Walter Doyle (1 episode)
- David Andrews as Tim Corbet (1 episode)
- Phyllis Somerville as Mrs. Russo (1 episode)
- William Hill as Ken Caswell (1 episode)
- J.C. McKenzie as Phil Langdon (1 episode)
- Brian Reddy as Bruce Higgins (1 episode)
- Armand Schultz as Scott Cunningham (1 episode)
- Michael Warner as Oliver Spence (1 episode)
Episodes
| Picture | Title | Number | Season Number | Original Airdate |
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"Chapter 1" | 1 | 1 | February 1, 2013 |
| When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window. | ||||
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"Chapter 2" | 2 | 2 | February 1, 2013 |
| 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. | ||||
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"Chapter 3" | 3 | 3 | February 1, 2013 |
| Francis must leave union negotiations to deal with a crisis in his home district; Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. | ||||
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"Chapter 4" | 4 | 4 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank shakes down the Congressional leadership; Peter Russo must choose between politics and family. | ||||
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"Chapter 5" | 5 | 5 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank's fight over the Education Bill threatens Claire's own ambitions; Zoe mixes work and play. | ||||
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"Chapter 6" | 6 | 6 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank strikes back at the striking teachers; Claire is caught off guard by a deathbed confession. | ||||
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"Chapter 7" | 7 | 7 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank wins a major battle, but doesn't pause to rest on his laurels; Peter must face his past; Stamper hushes a secret. | ||||
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"Chapter 8" | 8 | 8 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank is honored at his alma mater, while Peter returns to Philly. Both men tackle unfinished business. | ||||
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"Chapter 9" | 9 | 9 | February 1, 2013 |
| Russo hits the road with V.P. Matthews; Frank and Stamper try to whip support in Congress; Claire looks out for herself. | ||||
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"Chapter 10" | 10 | 10 | February 1, 2013 |
| Rebellion on all fronts. Claire defies Frank, Zoe finds comfort in someone new, and Peter makes an ultimatum. | ||||
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"Chapter 11" | 11 | 11 | February 1, 2013 |
| Claire fuels an old flame; Peter wrestles with his demons; Frank crosses the point of no return. | ||||
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"Chapter 12" | 12 | 12 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank must make an unforeseen detour; Zoe, Lucas and Janine get closer to the truth. | ||||
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"Chapter 13" | 13 | 13 | February 1, 2013 |
| Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track; Claire is haunted by choices old and new; Zoe poses a serious threat. | ||||
Videos
| Season 1 Episodes | ||
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101. "Chapter 1" |
106. "Chapter 6" |
111. "Chapter 11" |
| See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 • S5 • S6 | ||