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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E1 9.5
Chapter 14

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

#2
S2E13 9.5
Chapter 26

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

#3
S4E13 9.4
Chapter 52

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

#4 Chapter 43 S4E4 9.3
#5 Chapter 49 S4E10 9.2
#6 Chapter 11 S1E11 9.0
#7 Chapter 17 S2E4 9.0
#8 Chapter 32 S3E6 9.0
#9 Chapter 37 S3E11 9.0
#10 Chapter 64 S5E12 9.0

Lowlights

#73 S6E8 Chapter 73 2.6

Claire tries to tarnish Frank's legacy. Doug provokes Claire by releasing excerpts from Frank's diary. A rift develops between the Shepherds.

#72 Chapter 72 S6E7 4.1
#71 Chapter 71 S6E6 4.4
#70 Chapter 68 S6E3 4.4
#69 Chapter 67 S6E2 4.4

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Series Trajectory

One point per season. Smooths out the episode-to-episode noise to reveal the bigger arc.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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