Top 5 House of Cards episodes so gripping you'll binge the whole series again

When it comes to gripping TV shows, House of Cards is at the top of the list. With Kevin Spacey as the Machiavellian Congressman Frank Underwood, the Emmy-winning political drama put Netflix on the map back in 2013 when it was released.

Here are the top 5 episodes from the show, so gripping they'll convince you to watch the show all over again.

5 episodes from House of Cards that'll make you want to rewatch the show again

Season 1, Episode 1 - "Chapter 1"

There's a reason why Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood has a choking grip on the audience throughout the show. From the very first episode, House of Cards has not erred before crossing lines, making new ones, and crossing them yet again. No other show that has come before or after this one has managed to weaponize Fourth-wall breaks quite as beautifully as this one.

The synopsis of the episode reads:

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

Season 2 Episode 1 - "Chapter 14"

"The Underwoods tackle two threats that could bring their plans to ruin. Francis grooms his replacement as Whip. Claire goes on the offensive."

The brutal twist in this episode of House of Cards, while Frank puts Zoe Barnes in her place in a manner that only he could come up with, never declines in its shock factor. In this episode, Frank discards all pretensions, and his cold, calculated moves up the stakes of the show.

Season 2, Episode 13 - "Chapter 26"

Watching Frank Underwood take over the presidency in House of Cards without a single vote being cast has to be a masterclass in his long, manipulative, calculated, and precise planning. That final knock on the desk in the Oval Office has to be the most iconic scene of all time.

"Francis faces annihilation while the nation is in an uproar. Stamper must tie up loose ends. Claire feels the cost of ruthlessness."

Season 4, Episode 13 - "Chapter 52"

For the first time in House of Cards, the Underwoods are forced to face some real threats to their power, and this leads to cracks in their facade being revealed. The episode keeps you on the edge of your seat as you try to guess if the Underwoods are finally going to fall or if they will figure out some way to spin everything back into their favor.

"As the hostage crisis continues, Claire starts negotiating with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt."

Season 4, Episode 5 - "Chapter 43"

"Claire threatens Frank. Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia. An event at a campaign stop changes everything."

House of Cards Season 4 was in a lull before this episode aired. Claire tries to figure out ways to work against Frank, and Frank shuts her down, rinse and repeat. However, this episode kicks everything up a notch. We see the last of Meechum in an unexpectedly very high-powered and dangerous setup.

These were some of the top House of Cards episodes that you can watch if you need a reminder of how gripping the show is, although just the pilot episode is enough to reel the majority of us in. Nevertheless, if you need more convincing, there you have it!