Political drama doesn't get any better than this. It is time for the debate in Iowa and Frank, Dunbar, and Jackie are poised. Jackie is in the difficult position of running for President while serving Frank's agenda. She is at a crossroads. She has been offered the Vice Presidency, but has been there through all of Frank's duplicity. She goes to Dunbar and asks what she has to offer if she gives her delegates over to her. She refuses, being highly principled and wanting to run a clean campaign. Jackie, who isn't used to this, decides to go for the jugular, bringing her private school kids into the debate. Soon they are sparring in the most ugly way. Frank, on the other hand, sort of sits back and lets it happen and then give Jackie a right to the jaw, leaving her speechless and looking hypocritical. This is so uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Claire is taken aback by Frank and leaves a group of volunteers behind. Once again we have the price of ambition versus what is right and good.
Doug, the third most complex character, is back in his home. His older brother is watching over him. He is a kind man with a firm foundation. One morning, Gavin calls Doug and tells him that Rachel is still alive and if he wants to know where she is, he can intervene on behalf of a fellow dissident. We must ask the question of what will happen to Doug. The tension in this episode is fierce.
Doug, the third most complex character, is back in his home. His older brother is watching over him. He is a kind man with a firm foundation. One morning, Gavin calls Doug and tells him that Rachel is still alive and if he wants to know where she is, he can intervene on behalf of a fellow dissident. We must ask the question of what will happen to Doug. The tension in this episode is fierce.