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Season 2  "Chapter 17"  2x4

Aired 10 years ago - Feb 14, 2014

A terror scare at the Capitol traps Francis with a resentful Donald Blythe. Claire gives a live interview that rocks the media.

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Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 1
You're late to the party.
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- Still has caffeine. - Well, enjoy the free oxygen.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 5
Look, I'm impressed with the little coalition you've cobbled together,
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 6
- Those aren't good odds. - Well, if we can access one,
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 7
You get good at anything. Practice makes perfect.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 8
My coalition is fighting for the integrity of the party.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 9
Let me know as soon as the tests have cleared.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 10
The choice is between immediate discontinuation of services
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 11
Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 12
You know, she... gets emotional.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 13
...has there been any progress with research?
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 14
but I am capable of a genuine compliment.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 15
Copy that.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 16
Figure it out, unless you want me to get the White House involved.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 17
Em.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 18
- We're still stuck inside the office. - What office?
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 19
Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 20
- We're done. - What?
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 21
Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 22
"Fiscally irresponsible," is all he said.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 23
- in this fucking room with you! - Donald.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 24
The FBI likes patterns. And we do not give the FBI what the FBI likes.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 25
Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 26
Yes, I did, and he's in very good spirits,
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 27
No, I think I preferred the dirt.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 28
And I remember not fully comprehending
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 29
Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 30
We've had some trouble getting matching federal funds.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 31
- And then onto Radcliffe. - Yes.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 32
Well, Francis was the one.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 33
Children. Was that a sacrifice?
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 34
Because it is unusual, I mean, even now,
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 35
...you may have been pregnant during the campaign.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 36
My faith would be questioned. Likely, my life would be threatened.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 37
The first two, I was a teenager and I was reckless.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 38
No one ever asked.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 39
I saw him for the first time in almost 30 years just a few months ago.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 40
We'll be right back with Mrs. Claire Underwood. Take all the time you need.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 41
It's Blythe's people or it won't pass.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 42
She says she was also assaulted by the general. Two years ago.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 43
We will protect you. I promise you that.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 44
Just get four of your people to do it.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 45
in joining us tonight.
 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 46
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Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 49
Shouldn't you be on the phone getting your accolades?
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- Still has caffeine. - Well, enjoy the free oxygen.
#4 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 5
Look, I'm impressed with the little coalition you've cobbled together,
#5 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 6
- Those aren't good odds. - Well, if we can access one,
#6 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 7
You get good at anything. Practice makes perfect.
#7 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 8
My coalition is fighting for the integrity of the party.
#8 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 9
Let me know as soon as the tests have cleared.
#9 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 10
The choice is between immediate discontinuation of services
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You know, she... gets emotional.
#12 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 13
...has there been any progress with research?
#13 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 14
but I am capable of a genuine compliment.
#14 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 15
Copy that.
#15 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 16
Figure it out, unless you want me to get the White House involved.
#16 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 17
Em.
#17 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 18
- We're still stuck inside the office. - What office?
#18 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 19 #19 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 20
- We're done. - What?
#20 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 21 #21 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 22
"Fiscally irresponsible," is all he said.
#22 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 23
- in this fucking room with you! - Donald.
#23 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 24
The FBI likes patterns. And we do not give the FBI what the FBI likes.
#24 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 25 #25 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 26
Yes, I did, and he's in very good spirits,
#26 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 27
No, I think I preferred the dirt.
#27 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 28
And I remember not fully comprehending
#28 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 29 #29 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 30
We've had some trouble getting matching federal funds.
#30 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 31
- And then onto Radcliffe. - Yes.
#31 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 32
Well, Francis was the one.
#32 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 33
Children. Was that a sacrifice?
#33 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 34
Because it is unusual, I mean, even now,
#34 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 35
...you may have been pregnant during the campaign.
#35 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 36
My faith would be questioned. Likely, my life would be threatened.
#36 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 37
The first two, I was a teenager and I was reckless.
#37 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 38
No one ever asked.
#38 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 39
I saw him for the first time in almost 30 years just a few months ago.
#39 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 40
We'll be right back with Mrs. Claire Underwood. Take all the time you need.
#40 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 41
It's Blythe's people or it won't pass.
#41 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 42
She says she was also assaulted by the general. Two years ago.
#42 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 43
We will protect you. I promise you that.
#43 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 44
Just get four of your people to do it.
#44 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 45
in joining us tonight.
#45 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 46 #46 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 47 #47 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 48 #48 Recap of House of Cards (US) Season 2 Episode 4 (S02E04) - 49
Shouldn't you be on the phone getting your accolades?
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