What happens to Frank in House of Cards?

In a teaser trailer for the sixth season of House of Cards, it is shown that Underwood died in 2017 and is now buried next to his father in South Carolina. The series finale reveals that his right-hand man, Doug Stamper (Michael Kelly), poisoned him in order to stop him from killing Claire.
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Why was Frank killed off in House of Cards?

It wasn't until the final face-off between the two people closest to the former President Underwood that Doug confessed to Claire (who relinquished her Underwood name) that he killed Frank to protect “the legacy from the man.” Frank was going to the White House to murder Claire following the events of the season five ...
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Does Frank get killed in House of Cards?

It takes until the very final scene of the season to get clarity. So if you're here only to learn how Francis J. Underwood died, we'll resist the urge to be as coy as “House of Cards” is: He died in his sleep and alone, poisoned by his right-hand man, Doug Stamper.
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Does Doug Stamper betray Frank?

During a tense confrontation in the Oval Office, Doug confesses to Claire that he was Frank's murderer. Doug murdered him when Frank went to the White House to kill Claire, who had refused to pardon him.
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What happens to Frank in season 6 of House of Cards?

A teaser trailer released on September 5, revealed the fate of Frank Underwood, portrayed by Spacey who was fired from the show, months after the conclusion of the fifth season. It is shown that Frank died in 2017, and has been buried next to his father in South Carolina.
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Who is the father of Claire Underwood's baby?

Later, in “Chapter 71,” we learn the real truth about everyone's parentage. Yes, Claire is pregnant with the late Frank Underwood's (Kevin Spacey) child, but that's not the only mommy shocker. Duncan isn't Annette's child at all — his biological mother is a housekeeper who had a one-night fling and became pregnant.
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Who kills Doug Stamper?

The show's final moments depict two major shockers: Doug is revealed to be Frank's murderer and Claire ends up murdering Doug. The final shot of the series is Claire holding Doug's dead body.
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What happens to Raymond Tusk in House of Cards?

Tusk was pardoned by President Frank Underwood after admitting that Xander Feng, Daniel Lanagin, and himself used Lanagin's casino as a front for money laundering.
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Does Claire Underwood become president?

The House of Representatives did not choose a president but the Senate chose Claire Underwood as the 51st Vice President of the United States, which resulted in her being sworn in as the Acting President of the United States, until the House chooses a President.
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Does Claire pardon Francis?

For the plan to work, however, Claire must pardon Frank, which would damage her politically. Frank resigns and Claire is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. However, Claire does not announce that she is pardoning Frank in her first address to the nation as President.
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Does Frank get caught for killing Lila?

In "Meet Bonnie," he hides meth in Levi's car and frames him for possession of drugs. Frank admits to Laurel that he killed Lila, then she leaves him. It is later revealed that Frank was responsible for the car crash that killed Annalise's baby, which is why he had to kill Lila for Sam, because he held this over him.
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How did Claire Underwood get pregnant?

In season two, Claire and Frank had explored their fertility options and a blink-and-you'll-miss-it scene in season six confirmed that Claire ended up using Frank's frozen sperm to impregnate herself.
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Why does Frank Underwood knock twice?

When visiting Raymond Tusk in Missouri in Season 1, Tusk asks Underwood why he taps twice, Underwood explains: “Something my father taught me. It's meant to harden your knuckles so you don't break them if you get into a fight. It also has the added benefit of knocking on wood.
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Who dies in House of Cards?

House of Cards: Every Person Frank & Claire Killed
  • Peter Russo (Corey Stoll) ...
  • Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara) ...
  • Elizabeth Hale (Ellen Burstyn) ...
  • Thomas Yates (Paul Sparks) ...
  • LeAnn Harvey (Neve Campbell) ...
  • Tom Hammerschmidt (Boris McIver) ...
  • Catherine Durant (Jayne Atkinson) ...
  • Jane Davis (Patricia Clarkson)
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What happened to Jackie Sharp in House of Cards?

After a Republican victory in the 2014 Midterms, Jackie loses her place as House Majority Whip, and becomes the Assistant House Minority Whip, although managing to get re-elected in an uphill battle at home.
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Why does Walker resign House of Cards?

On October 30, 2014, after the efforts to hold onto his office, President Walker was faced with an 8% approval rating and the inevitability of impeachment. With this, he decided to resign his office of President and let Frank become the 46th President of the United States.
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Who is Raymond Tusk based on?

Raymond Tusk is partially inspired by Warren Buffett

Viktor Petrov isn't the only House of Cards character inspired by a real person. Creator Beau Willimon has admitted that frugal billionaire Warren Buffett was the inspiration for season 2 antagonist Raymond Tusk.
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Why is Doug so loyal to Frank?

Yes he is not president but he is the right-hand man. He contributes to Frank and is needed by him as much as Frank thinks he can do it by himself. That is true power. In season 3, Doug over time has collected "dirt" on everyone and has connections, which make him a valuable asset.
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Does Claire have a baby in House of Cards?

Spoilers ahead for House of Cards Season 6 After three previous abortions, President Claire Hale very conveniently becomes pregnant with her late-husband's baby in House of Cards Season 6.
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Does Frank become vice president in House of Cards?

Frank Underwood, a charismatic and trustworthy servant of democracy is sworn into the vice presidency at the beginning of season 2 of house of cards.
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Does Conway win election in House of Cards?

The Underwood ticket received the plurality of the electoral vote, where as the Conway ticket won the popular vote, but no candidate received the necessary 270 electoral votes required by the Constitution to be elected President due to two states, Tennessee and Ohio, having refused to certify their election results.
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Do Frank and Claire get divorced House of Cards?

Claire Sends Frank A Divorce Note On 'House of Cards' Season 4, Proving She Means Business.
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