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Zoe Barnes is a fictional character portrayed by Kate Mara in the TV series House of Cards.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Chapter 1 (season 1), they were 29 years old.
They appear in 15 episodes out of a total of 73 aired and have accumulated 29212 positive votes.
The character of Zoe Barnes is mainly associated with Francis Underwood, Janine Skorsky and Lucas Goodwin.

Zoe Barnes

by Kate Mara

character

Episodes15

  • 8.5
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    Chapter 1

    episode S1.E1 february 2013
    Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.
  • 8.5
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    Chapter 2

    episode S1.E2 february 2013
    Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
  • 8.2
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    Chapter 3

    episode S1.E3 february 2013
    Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Claire finds herself a new business partner.
  • 8.1
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    Chapter 4

    episode S1.E4 february 2013
    Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership. Zoe is offered the promotion of White House Correspondent and doesn't know if she should take it or not.
  • 8.4
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    Chapter 5

    episode S1.E5 february 2013
    A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
  • 8.5
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    Chapter 6

    episode S1.E6 february 2013
    The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
  • 8.1
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    Chapter 7

    episode S1.E7 february 2013
    Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a young hooker in trouble.
  • 8.4
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    Chapter 9

    episode S1.E9 february 2013
    Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill past congress. Russo goes on a bus campaign with the Vice President, but the VP is not making it an easy trip for him. Zoe's relationship with Frank gets a little bumpy.
  • 8.7
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    Chapter 10

    episode S1.E10 february 2013
    Told that Claire was behind the watershed bill's failure, Francis works to contain the damage and maintain control over Peter Russo. Zoe and Claire each seek relief from their respective relationships with Francis.
  • 9
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    Chapter 11

    episode S1.E11 february 2013
    Following the collapse of Russo's campaign, Francis launches a risky ploy to join the Walker administration.
  • 8.5
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    Chapter 12

    episode S1.E12 february 2013
    The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
  • 8.8
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    Chapter 13

    episode S1.E13 february 2013
    Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.
  • 9.5
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    Chapter 14

    episode S2.E1 february 2014
    Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.
  • 8.2
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    Chapter 19

    episode S2.E6 february 2014
    In the middle of an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their fragile alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper gets closer to Rachel.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Chapter 45

    episode S4.E6 march 2016
    Claire clashes with the Secretary of State Durant over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.

Best moments10

  • 8.1
    /10
    58% of the votes

    Chapter 4

    episode S1.E4 february 2013
    Francis shakes down the Congressional leadership. Zoe is offered the promotion of White House Correspondent and doesn't know if she should take it or not.
  • 9.5
    /10
    28% of the votes

    Chapter 14

    episode S2.E1 february 2014
    Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.
  • 8.5
    /10
    13% of the votes

    Chapter 12

    episode S1.E12 february 2013
    The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
  • 8.5
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Chapter 2

    episode S1.E2 february 2013
    Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
  • 8.1
    /10
    11% of the votes

    Chapter 7

    episode S1.E7 february 2013
    Frank helps Peter get ready for his governor race, but Peter is starting to have second thoughts. Doug tries to help a young hooker in trouble.
  • 8.8
    /10
    11% of the votes

    Chapter 13

    episode S1.E13 february 2013
    Frank scrambles to keep his plan on track. Gillian is planning to sue Claire. Zoe, Janine, and Lucas investigate Rachel Posner and her relationship with Peter Russo.
  • 8.5
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Chapter 1

    episode S1.E1 february 2013
    Congressman Francis Underwood has been declined the chair for Secretary of State. He's now gathering his own team to plot his revenge. Zoe Barnes, a reporter for the Washington Herald, will do anything to get her big break.
  • 8.2
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Chapter 3

    episode S1.E3 february 2013
    Francis heads for his hometown to deal with a crisis. Zoe negotiates the politics of being a journalist on the rise. Claire finds herself a new business partner.
  • 8.4
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Chapter 5

    episode S1.E5 february 2013
    A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
  • 8.5
    /10
    5% of the votes

    Chapter 45

    episode S4.E6 march 2016
    Claire clashes with the Secretary of State Durant over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.

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