House of Cards (US)

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.

I'm talking about the subsidiaries.

I think that's a perfectly legitimate reason...

- We need the arrest record. - There isn't any.

This town is way too incestuous.

That you probably...

He's a hard man to read. I did my best to probe him,

I wouldn't wait any later than Friday.

but that doesn't happen overnight.

for loitering on April 2012.

There's a congressional travel report

are in a blind trust and he can't fight off the threat.

- Thank you. - My pleasure.

You shouldn't have gone to see Cunningham.

This is business. Keep your sob story to yourself.

- This is ludicrous. - Her lawyers agree.

Was there trouble at home?

It could be easier to run away.

Mr. speaker, I'm hearing that you're gonna be considered for the vice presidency.

Absolutely not.

Stop hiding in my thoughts and come out.

My lawyer said I shouldn't be talking to you.

and to give you whatever you think is fair.

♪ Unreliable ♪

Have you ever been published?

I have to call you back. What is it?

Yeah. That's fine.

[Line ringing]

- There is no more. - You're lying.

I've told you everything I know.

And you didn't admit to more than that?

Tusk will meet with the President,

Sancorp's a big fish, but Raymond Tusk is a whale.

Remy told you about Sancorp.

Humor me a moment.

I've already told you I will not do a blank check.

You can't purchase loyalty, Raymond.

Well, let's think about this. What did Russo gain him?

Unless he didn't.

I told the President that, uh, in my humble opinion,

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.

Tabitha's a very gifted legislator.

about Congressman Russo's passing.

Look, I don't know. He just said people up the food chain.

In no more than nine hours.

- So you didn't mention me at all? - I never had the chance.

I met him briefly once at a fund-raiser.

I would be happy to go myself, sir.

How did he stand to win?

The President has no reason to mistrust me.

David Rasmussen stepped down less than a week later.

The guest room is this way.

I'll have a driver pick you up.

We know that he might be running for Congressman Russo's old seat.

Well, the honest answer is we don't know.

But perhaps you can tell me what your hesitation is.

Would you like to be the Vice President?

All right. I'll check his office.

The argument against nuclear power is an emotional one.

"The hermit, withdrawn to himself,

He didn't name names. But who else?

Remy Danton's on line two.

Is Gillian at lunch?

- And you still haven't given me a straight answer. - Yes.

We know all about the blind trust.

It does to me. Should I do it? Yes or no?

Um, I'm looking for Roy Kapeniak.

Some guy who said he was a Congressman.

he was the C.E.O. of Pioneer Airlines.

I wasn't sent here to vet you.

not to enjoy the irony of finding myself on this side of it.

And let me arrange the car for you.

I'm not gonna allow a project I've put almost three years of my life into...

We need to know about anything that might've happened with Russo.

Zoe extends her time away from The Hill while Francis tracks down Russo and engages in damage control.

- His way of getting rid of me? - No. It struck me yesterday,

Look, let me talk to Garrett.

- Hey, put that down! - Peter...

Back here, God,

Curious.

Preventing all of that may require unconventional measures.

that you lack entirely in leadership,

- Hi, sir. - How much is it?

Go back into the bedroom.

Not her features, her expression.

How do you think she'd feel if she knew I was wearing this?

That side.

I'm glad I didn't have to.

he keeps you on the ticket in 2016,

She wants to hear me say the words.

I'll call you back. How'd it go?

nearly half a million dollars in the last 20...

To the lab. I should've gone in today.

He says he doesn't want to talk to you.

You... you heard that?

I'm, uh...

I was arrested in January on Michigan Avenue.

- Has anyone else seen him? - No.

- About pulling out of the race? - Mm-mm.

I suspect you didn't either.

I explained our reasoning to Jim and hoped he wouldn't think I was off my rocker.

As long as I can devote myself wholly to the campaign, I agree.

Peter Russo is dead.

His body was transferred to the D.C. coroner's office

Claire fuels an old flame. Peter wrestles with his demons. Francis crosses the point of no return.

Squeeze. I am.

Maybe a few free meals.

Foreman's the guy you wanna take a swing at.

everything that we have been working toward?

She wouldn't have been a problem if you hadn't lied.

You hang up on me now, you're not gonna appreciate who I call next.

We built up his confidence, and now we're losing control of him.

Hey! He knows more homeless people than any of us.

And that cactus, well, it's a-- it's a smashed car.

Her blood work came back an hour ago. Magnesium was normal.

I don't have anything for you yet. I will soon.

You should go home, get some rest.

- Shelley Diamond. - Yeah.

Making the world a better place.

Yes, I forgot. I need a reason to give a crap.

I don't think you have to worry about me bringing clients by.

Ah, Frank, here you go.

It's not necessary.

SanCorp can commit to building new refineries in Philly?

And Remy has assured me if you do that,

Oh, it was about 7:00 in the morning.

105. Good news.

Significantly.

I'm not trying to be rude, but I got a big meeting tomorrow.

Obviously.

I trust him.

I actually do wanna know what you're thinking and feeling.

Lesson to be learned-- treat everybody as if they have Korsakoff's. We all lie anyway.

- She wasn't at Sloan? - She was just passed out on the grass.

So I brought him into the women's bathroom,

I can't be in my apartment.

Uh, you can have the bed. I'll sleep on the couch.

I can sleep through anything.

Uh, what? No. I just decided to spend the night here.

Missing Persons.

Yes. Uh, I'm ashamed of the...

Frank tries to do whatever it takes to get the new bill passed in 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.

It's brutal. 22 stops in three days.

So just humor him. Show him some degree of...

This watershed act proves that once again

So they lose support. It's not that juicy.

And I made this one. Can you guess what it is?

- The shipyard. - Kept it open as long as I could.

- The vice president is joining you later? - Correct.

Russo's planted his feet on the wrong side of the fence.

in my crosshairs, but not right now.

the Com director on Ben Schroeder's Senate Race.

Look, if you go, I am gonna have to eat both of these,

Perhaps she's making the mistake

- Do you want me to do something? - But, seriously, folks...

I respect that she wants to atone in person,

- Into what? - Anything you deem worth telling.

I don't wanna overcomplicate that.

It's a directive straight from the president.

to start new ventures,

I just wish he was gone.

He says, "stay." He unbuckled his belt.

Yes. Which is why she can't lift a finger, according to her.

That is not what I'm saying.

Who?

The C.W.I. Will endorse Sancorp as eco-friendly.

we want to make sure it goes towards a

we still pass things anyway.

I don't see it.

Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

in environmental issues at this time.

for agreeing to pitch in, I know you have a full plate.

His grades suffered. His application was...

- Okay, great. - Taking you off mic until 30 out.

Congressman Russo. He says it's urgent.

quietly beside you at the podium and watch you lose.

I don't have a fucking shred of real influence.

I'm confused. Aren't you for this bill?

You said you'd have a number for me.

I can go on until you all fall asleep,

Peter Russo.

and that's when it happened.

In 20 years, I'll still be younger than you are now.

I seem to always leave you satisfied.

Frank has a library named after him at his old military school. Peter tries to win back the support of his hometown.

In fact, here's how you can make it up to me...

she turned down their donation.

I didn't want to pack tonight too much.

♪ Look away, look away, look away... ♪

and I teased you about that,

That's why I came up to Philly.

She said you're chubby.

"Frank" is better for bumper stickers.

Is Paul around?

And I want to talk about the shipyard.

going towards public parks, green commercial spaces,

Now you want me to be your lapdog

my assistant booked it.

Here it is. Look, look, look.

♪ Far away ♪

Good, and you?

Hey, how'd it go with Paul?

Okay.

It's dark in here. I'm scared.

You've honestly never thought about it?

Oh, but it's not a fair fight.

The library is a sham.

We were so close.

If I want someone, I want them.

- Yep. - 45% shopping offices.

I think you look sexier now all grown up.

I can't predict 100%, but I'm confident it will.

I think you sit around in Washington

I worked in your office for three years.

[Children] No, pizza.

I don't wanna fight you either. I will.

Whatever you think of petey,

Now, let's talk about the way

One of the youngest state legislators

Congressman?

I had the good fortune of spending most of this weekend

I had more than a few whiskeys last night.

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.

- Bob. - Mr. Vice President.

They're pumping my chest. Nothing.

in the briefing room for our conference.

the special election in my home state.

You believe in all that higher-power stuff

No, no. We focus on the positive.

"hey, some of you maybe will get your jobs back,

The message is 50 states, one solution;

It's too easy for people to link me as your source.

I've had to do things. And I don't wanna do it anymore.

- How do you mean? - Bondage, orgies, water sports?

No. None of them spoke English.

there'd be something wrong with you.

and a bird on the nightstand a few days ago.

But, no, it's not bad.

But this new guy? Six years running E.W. Online

God, I almost had a couple of months,

Sometimes for my job, I have to put fear in other people.

Mine neither. Anything else I need to know?

You work under Nash Aarons.

This is a very inexpensive insurance policy.

then I should probably get going.

What about ego? I don't need to be dealing with a diva.

How much do we have to sweep under?

Is something illegal going on?

You too.

Now he wants to help put Pennsylvania back on track.

but if I didn't, Linda would've swayed him.

And you've been sober how long now?

This block.

I was wondering. Do you ever think about my age?

Then you wouldn't have to live in the third world.

and sorry she didn't send a card.

The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.

I think I know the answer.

Is he better yet? Because I would feel a lot safer if he was with us.

You could've killed a bystander.

Uh, I don't know yet.

something that sticks in your head.

It's congress that should take responsibility.

- There's no need to. - I think we should.

It was sweet of you to call.

I got elected to congress

- Is this a bad time? - No.

I told Francis that probably wouldn't have happened if you were there.

No. It was so nice of you to come.

- We've gotta face it head-on. - They provoked us.

Oh, I think I oughta be able to dispatch with him easily enough.

- I would have done that anyway. - I know.

of course you force them to strike.

Now, why don't you look her in the eye

can we please get back to the issue here

- So let- - Defecation-

Nobody knows who he is outside of Philadelphia.

There's protocols and rules.

- Yes. - That's not really my thing.

so clear your schedule and head over there now.

- I'll help you. - When do we start?

Whatever you're doing, Frank, isn't working,

That's a big weight off my shoulders.

but I'd like to talk to you about Edward Meechum.

This the first time I been to yours.

and nothing breaks you.

She's been here every day for the last few weeks.

But it wasn't him I was watching.

I promise you'll never be bored."

Please. Please. Stop.

I don't expect you to call me back,

Type this, let me know where you land.

These are real people with families to feed.

The most you'll ever make of yourself

I have a thick skin.

A feud starts between Francis and Marty Spinella. Russo goes into depression about the job losses at the shipyards.

Thank you...

and nowhere did it say anything about collective bargaining.

while you were in Gaffney playing with your fucking Peachoid!

We've got the D.N.C. leadership meeting.

It's your call. I won't chase you.

It's been three months, and we don't have dick.

You feed 'em.

You should go.

The A.F.T. and the N.E.A. can't agree on anything.

It's still not anywhere near what Remy brought to the table.

I'm sure they're gonna be a big hit at the auction.

The paper's operating at a loss.

- Is he muted? - Yes.

- Give me a name. - No name.

but this is new territory.

and then check the rooms again,

Hello, my dear. Nancy had my tux dry-cleaned so I won't embarrass--

It's more than just an inconvenience.

Feel free to blow my mind.

It's going to be a shame to lose all that work. Isn't it?

Girls, here's what I want.

Zoe, 8:00 P.M. tonight, Hotel Cotesworth.

You'd rather talk to him in person, that's great.

You've put me in a terrible situation.

Union lobbyist Martin Spinella

Oh, yes, mutual admiration society.

- I'm off. - Already?

is precisely the problem.

Doesn't matter what side you're on.

Call the union leadership and the chapter presidents.

She can.

Would you like something, Peter?

Milk and sugar?

I'd beat the fuck out of you.

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.

he's pulled that stunt on me.

The girl from Connecticut says, "we're from a place

Shall we head to my office?

And that's why they hired Glendon Hill...

a spur-of-the-moment trip to Orlando

- You said no, right? - I didn't.

Claire.

Maybe.

David. You mind if I join you?

We're going to get at least 205 out of the G.O.P.,

You're right. It is a lie.

when I first started here.

employs 3,000 people in his district.

And a fork would be nice.

- But I wanted to watch TV. - Go now.

but unfortunately it can't come to fruition.

Adam Galloway's coming down from New York.

I can throw a cherry on top.

Her name was Tiala.

I quit. These are an illusion.

I should've kept it business.

Adam donated ten photographs.

It provides 400 million dollars in payroll annually,

even if he believes your version of events.

A fridge strapped on top of a minivan, Frank.

Uh, I actually didn't call to badger you.

- I work with your dad. - He's not here.

No. It's fine. I'm just, uh...

It was...

Would you take your brother downstairs?

But there is an out for you, Bob.

I think you're an ungrateful, self-entitled little c...

into your primary opponent's campaign next cycle.

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.

If somebody was sick in the third-floor stairwell, that's who'd we be talking about.

Foreman, if you're going to list all the things it's not, it might be quicker to do it alphabetically.

Yeah, well, that's the way it works. First we find out what it is, then we get you better.

I am a board-certified diagnostician,

Please accompany Dr. House to Exam Room One.

I thought that might be a problem, so I brought you this.

They're having an effect.

Viral heart infection. The intestines aren't getting enough blood, and the result is belly pain.

Finally, sinus infection.

Chase says the cardiac infection is a 10 million-to-1 shot,

Um, Brandon is--

What, because we don't hate him? He thinks outside the box. Is that so evil?

What did I say?

How long are we waiting? Two minutes less than when you asked me two minutes ago.

- Yeah, what are you doing here? - Looking for you guys.

Hey, I'm glad for the kid.

Just ordering some tests. Absolutely nothing to worry about.

What's with her?

If he's fighting off a virus like you think, it'll be way up.

Pupils dilate. Arteries constrict.

His immune system is shot. We need to get him into a clean room.

Something's made him immuno-compromised.

I'm entitled to a consult. - You are not getting out of clinic duty.

You have a thing for her? The only people who can get to you--

We survive because the remaining cells divide and replace the losses.

it would do absolutely nothing to relieve his cough.

You're the one he hasn't met. How can you treat someone without meeting them?

He's gonna be okay. You don't know that.

It was so perfect. It was beautiful.

C.B.C. showed a normal differen-smear, bone marrow showed no-- Screw the tests.

I think the catheter's curling in the atrium.

Sinus rhythm.

Mm.

Then the kidneys go, which is exactly what happened to--

Start Brandon on FAB fragments, and get him some Tylenol for the hair I pulled out.

You're not happy with your Ecstasy theory?

Francis and Doug plan to frame Secretary of State nominee, Michael Kern. Meanwhile, Zoe's popularity at the Washington Herald continues to grow.

Please write that down.

Sixteen-year-old male. Sudden onset of double vision and night terrors, with no apparent cause.

There was trauma. I got hit in the head during a lacrosse game.

You're an only child, aren't you? Why would you say that?

It's called a myoclonic jerk. It's very common when you're falling asleep.

Thirty percent of all dads don't realize they're raising someone else's kid.

I want a detailed polysomnograph. If he's having night terrors, I want to see them.

Oh, they know all about this.

- Clever, but also pathetic. - So what did you find?

There's no tumor. Just a blockage causing pressure causing symptoms.

It'll make you able to think deep thoughts,

We're gonna put a shunt into one of the ventricles to give the cerebrospinal fluid an out.

Few hundred parents like you decide they'd rather let their kid die than cough up 40 bucks for a vaccination,

Oh, McDonald. Wonderful doctor, loved kittens.

loss of cognitive function, pain--

Main floor. Okay. You take the cafeteria and administration.

So the fact that he doesn't have M.S., it's-- it's really not good news after all.

Excellent. Inject him through a lumbar puncture.

- Steak knife? - Wife's nail file.

I was in town. Not for family. Not for work.

Sweet of you to ask. Funny story.

Auditory hallucination shows further brain degeneration.

You know the problem? "Midnight" is actually spelled with a "G" and an "H".

Sounded cool though. They bought it.

L.F. T.'s are elevated, but only twice the normal range.

You've caused me considerable mental distress. I certainly hope so.

No eastern equine encephalitis. You guys aren't gonna believe this.

or did you think we were trying to ascertain who loves him the most in the whole wide world?

Because before that they are protected...

Boom. Stage II is universally fatal.

But you won't feel it. The eye's been paralyzed.

It's dangerous.

Insurance is not gonna pay for a bet.

I got from Wilson.

Looked it up on the Internet. It's one of those trait things.

When the newly elected President reneges on a promise, Francis and Claire decide to sever all allegiances and toss the rules out the window.

Or I could say immigration, banking, or education,

You are stuck in the 20th century, Lucas. You lack imagination.

- [Phone rings] - Right. I...

It's a chicken-shit move.

I just don't know where we're going to fit all the people.

What did Lucas tell you?

Nine hours. You don't not call me,

Then where is that? I don't see it.

[Woman] Why do you think they went with him?

Who would you want for secretary of state?

Matthew, chapter 23, verse 12.

Oh.

You want me to say those three magic words,

No, I'll be right there.

He's been pushing reform for 25 years.

[Sighs] Ferguson. Too old.

who've been with us since the beginning.

No. The stronger, the better.

But is there any disadvantage?

What would be your guess?

I will.

Look, I don't want to be a prick,

[Russo] It was just a few drinks.

Together we're going to do more than you've been able to do in 25 years.

Let's assume I am interested.

Zoe Barnes.

Walker ran as a moderate.

- Do we need to take it out? - We're fine, Linda.

- I made that neat. Did you want... - No, this is perfect.

because we both know that's a lie.

and you just up and disappear...

- Far left of center. - That's four.

[Applause]

we will have that bill on the floor of the congress

It's a big step forward. We're gonna make history together.

Well, a little cold never hurt anybody.