Frank Underwood is a power-hungry Democratic congressman who sets out with his equally conniving wife to attain power after being passed over for appointment as Secretary of State.
In the second season, Frank prepares for his promotion to become Vice President of the United States, while Doug strives to clear the suspicions surrounding him and Frank Underwood.
In this season, Claire is determined to run for the position of ambassador to the United Nations, and as the visit of the Russian president becomes the beginning of a cold war, Claire beats them at the United Nations.
Claire decides to continue all her efforts to become active in the world of politics, which puts Frank's electoral campaign and their marriage at stake. Meanwhile, Lucas gets out of prison to reveal Frank's scandals.
Weeks before the 2016 presidential election, Frank and Claire are doing everything in their power to win over Conway, and an anonymous leaks documents to Hammerschmidt regarding Zoe's death.
A White House drama about political conflicts that explores the way Claire Underwood is threatened and scrutinized after being elected President of the United States.