Francis Underwood is a fictional character portrayed by Kevin Spacey in the TV series House of Cards.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Chapter 1 (season 1), they were 53 years old.
They appear in 65 episodes out of a total of 73 aired and have accumulated 605610 positive votes.
The character of Francis Underwood is mainly associated with Claire Underwood, Doug Stamper and Will Conway.
Episodes65
Chapter 1
episode S1.E1 february 2013Congressman 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.
Chapter 2
episode S1.E2 february 2013Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
Chapter 3
episode S1.E3 february 2013Francis 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.
Chapter 4
episode S1.E4 february 2013Francis 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.
Chapter 5
episode S1.E5 february 2013A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.
Chapter 6
episode S1.E6 february 2013The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Chapter 7
episode S1.E7 february 2013Frank 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.
Chapter 8
episode S1.E8 february 2013Frank has a library named after him at his old military school and spends time with his old friends. Peter returns to Philadelphia, visits his mother and tries to regain people's support.
Chapter 9
episode S1.E9 february 2013Frank 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.
Chapter 10
episode S1.E10 february 2013Told 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.
Chapter 11
episode S1.E11 february 2013Following the collapse of Russo's campaign, Francis launches a risky ploy to join the Walker administration.
Chapter 12
episode S1.E12 february 2013The President sends Frank to St. Louis to persuade Raymond Tusk into becoming the new Vice President. Zoe and Janine investigate Peter Russo's death.
Chapter 13
episode S1.E13 february 2013Frank 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.
Chapter 14
episode S2.E1 february 2014Frank 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.
Chapter 15
episode S2.E2 february 2014Frank is announced as Vice President. The US meets with China. Jackie faces obstacles as she plans to run for new whip. Lucas looks into Zoe's death.
Chapter 16
episode S2.E3 february 2014The tension between Francis and Raymond Tusk increases while the situation in China is getting worse. A fight in the Senate puts Francis against the republicans.
Chapter 17
episode S2.E4 february 2014A Terror threat traps Francis in the Congress building with a bitter Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that shakes the media.
Chapter 18
episode S2.E5 february 2014Francis resorts to informal negotiations with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas takes extreme measures in use to reveal the vice president. Team Underwood gets a new member.
Chapter 19
episode S2.E6 february 2014In the middle of an energy crisis, Francis and Tusk end their fragile alliance. Lucas must make a difficult choice. Stamper gets closer to Rachel.
Chapter 20
episode S2.E7 february 2014Despite friction, the friendship between the Walkers and the Underwoods becomes stronger. But there's a war between Francis and Tusk.
Chapter 21
episode S2.E8 february 2014The war with Tusk intensified. Claire influences Tricia Walker, both on the political and domestic front.
Chapter 22
episode S2.E9 february 2014It becomes personal when Tusk hits the Underwood pair with a scandal. Freddy and his restaurant will be involved in it all.
Chapter 23
episode S2.E10 february 2014With a military stalemate abroad and a possible violent situation at home, Francis wants to put an end to Tusk forever. Claire and Jackie Sharp collide.
Chapter 24
episode S2.E11 february 2014Frank is questioned by a special prosecutor. Remy Danton is trying to keep all options open. Stamper is struggling with his demons.
Chapter 25
episode S2.E12 february 2014Francis feels shut out. Stamper tries to regain control.
Chapter 26
episode S2.E13 february 2014Francis is about to be destroyed while the nation is in turmoil. Stamper must pick up loose ends. Claire marks the conclusion of her ruthlessness.
Chapter 27
episode S3.E1 february 2015Frank's approval ratings have plummeted. Doug goes through rehab over his injury. Claire plans to run for Ambassador to the U.N.
Chapter 28
episode S3.E2 february 2015Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country.
Chapter 29
episode S3.E3 february 2015The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills.
Chapter 30
episode S3.E4 february 2015Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a potential challenger and ends up face to face with a higher power.
Chapter 31
episode S3.E5 february 2015Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian Ambassador.
Chapter 32
episode S3.E6 february 2015Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to negotiate the return of an imprisoned U.S. citizen. Claire takes a stand that jeopardizes their plans.
Chapter 33
episode S3.E7 february 2015The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast, and sometimes not at all.
Chapter 34
episode S3.E8 february 2015A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
Chapter 35
episode S3.E9 february 2015The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos just as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire gets disturbing intel and counsels him.
Chapter 36
episode S3.E10 february 2015Frank needs to deal with Petrov one on one, while Claire tries to preserve the peace-keeping mission. Sacrifices must be made.
Chapter 37
episode S3.E11 february 2015Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Chapter 38
episode S3.E12 february 2015Claire is given an even larger role in the campaign. The gain in points drives Heather to look for dirt on Claire.
Chapter 39
episode S3.E13 february 2015Francis and Claire's relationship reaches a critical point. Doug catches up with his past.
Chapter 40
episode S4.E1 march 2016Claire's absence causes problems for Frank on the campaign trail amid rumors of a marital rift. Claire tries to strike out on her own.
Chapter 41
episode S4.E2 march 2016As Claire begins exploring a campaign of her own, she and Frank engage in backdoor political maneuvering. But this time they're not on the same side.
Chapter 42
episode S4.E3 march 2016Claire joins Frank as he campaigns in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank on primary day.
Chapter 43
episode S4.E4 march 2016Claire threatens Frank while Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia.
Chapter 44
episode S4.E5 march 2016Claire advises the VP Donald Blythe on dealing with Russia. Further investigation of Lucas Goodwin dredges up his accusations against Frank.
Chapter 45
episode S4.E6 march 2016Claire clashes with the Secretary of State Durant over her involvement in negotiations with Russia. Dunbar must choose between her campaign and her ethics.
Chapter 46
episode S4.E7 march 2016Frank and Claire adjust to their new reality. The search for Frank's running mate begins. Frank starts a campaign to weaken Conway's strong support.
Chapter 47
episode S4.E8 march 2016Formidable as ever, Frank and Claire have their eyes on the big picture as they manipulate a potential running mate and push a gun bill.
Chapter 48
episode S4.E9 march 2016At the convention, Frank and his team publicly push for Secretary of State Durant to be chosen as his running mate, but privately push a different agenda.
Chapter 49
episode S4.E10 march 2016As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother's health.
Chapter 50
episode S4.E11 march 2016Frank ups the ante on the war on terror to counter Conway's public criticism of his lack of action. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail.
Chapter 51
episode S4.E12 march 2016Frank asks Conway to help deal with extremists threatening to murder hostages. Tom Hammerschmidt digs deeper into the allegations against Frank.
Chapter 52
episode S4.E13 march 2016As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with an extremist leader. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
Chapter 53
episode S5.E1 may 2017As congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.
Chapter 54
episode S5.E2 may 2017Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.
Chapter 55
episode S5.E3 may 2017The day before the election, Conway holds a 24-hour Skype session with voters, while Frank and Claire stump in key States and try to discredit him.
Chapter 56
episode S5.E4 may 2017With a tight race and low voter turnout on Election Day, things look grim for Frank. But he's got one more trick up his sleeve.
Chapter 57
episode S5.E5 may 2017Nine weeks after Election Day, the Underwoods work to consolidate their power. Leann tries to track down a missing Aidan Macallan.
Chapter 58
episode S5.E6 may 2017In the midst of uncertainty, suspected Russian forces take over an American station in Antarctica. Meanwhile, a damaging news leak could hurt Frank.
Chapter 59
episode S5.E7 may 2017When a crisis forces White House personnel to take shelter in a bunker, Commerce Department official Jane Davis negotiates through back channels.
Chapter 60
episode S5.E8 may 2017While Frank attends an elite men's weekend gathering to firm up support, Claire deals with a stranded Russian ship and threats from Petrov.
Chapter 61
episode S5.E9 may 2017Petrov tries to influence affairs in the U.S. Jane discusses her agenda with Claire. With her job at stake, Leann reaches out to a reporter for help.
Chapter 62
episode S5.E10 may 2017The Underwoods and their team angle to undermine the revived committee investigating Frank. Hammerschmidt's investigation heats up.
Chapter 63
episode S5.E11 may 2017As the team tries to control the fallout from damaging testimony and leaks, everyone is under suspicion and tensions flare between Frank and Claire.
Chapter 64
episode S5.E12 may 2017Frank attempts to stop Cathy from testifying. With Hammerschmidt sniffing out the truth, the Underwoods throw someone close to them under the bus.
Chapter 65
episode S5.E13 may 2017In the wake of a surprising announcement, everything at the White House is shaken up. A decision must be made about whether to go to war.
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 35
- Chapter 36
- Chapter 37
- Chapter 38
- Chapter 39
- Chapter 40
- Chapter 41
- Chapter 42
- Chapter 43
- Chapter 44
- Chapter 45
- Chapter 46
- Chapter 47
- Chapter 48
- Chapter 49
- Chapter 50
- Chapter 51
- Chapter 52
- Chapter 53
- Chapter 54
- Chapter 55
- Chapter 56
- Chapter 57
- Chapter 58
- Chapter 59
- Chapter 60
- Chapter 61
- Chapter 62
- Chapter 63
- Chapter 64
- Chapter 65
Best moments10
- 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.
- A hurricane endangers more than just the entire East Coast and Frank must make a difficult choice.
- 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.
- Francis is about to be destroyed while the nation is in turmoil. Stamper must pick up loose ends. Claire marks the conclusion of her ruthlessness.
- As congress debates investigating Frank, he and Claire attempt to stoke fear of terrorism. Tom Yates continues his stay in the White House.
- Frank and his team work to leverage support in key states by any means necessary. Claire learns some upsetting news about one of Frank's friends.
- Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.
- The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.
- As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with an extremist leader. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt.
- Francis resorts to informal negotiations with a Chinese billionaire. Lucas takes extreme measures in use to reveal the vice president. Team Underwood gets a new member.
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 53
- Chapter 54
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 52
- Chapter 18