Ep 4. Chapter 17

In "House of Cards" season 2 episode 4 titled "Chapter 17," President Walker is sworn in for his second term, cementing his powerful position in the White House, but his personal relationships are strained. Meanwhile, Frank Underwood is at risk of losing his powerful role as Vice President as rumors circulate about his involvement in the death of a journalist.

Frank is also dealing with a scandal involving his former Chief of Staff, Linda Vasquez, who has resigned after being implicated in the botched handling of the education bill. This puts Frank in a difficult position as he must find a way to replace Linda with someone who is loyal to him but also capable of handling the pressure of the job.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Frank and his wife Claire, who is still struggling to find her place in their marriage and in the White House. Similarly, the relationship between Frank and his protege, Zoe Barnes, is increasingly fraught with tension as she begins to question his motives and his loyalty.

Meanwhile, the FBI continues to investigate the death of the journalist and the trail leads them to Frank. He must work to keep his involvement hidden, all while dealing with the looming threat of being indicted for his crimes.

Overall, "Chapter 17" is a tense and thrilling episode that sees the characters’ relationships and positions in the White House put to the test. Frank is at risk of losing everything he has worked for, and viewers are left on the edge of their seats as they wait to see how he will navigate these dangerous pitfalls.