Things "House Of Cards" Should Be About Besides Politics

Because who cares about the inner workings of the American political system when we could be talking about puppies, am I right?

House of Lards

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Freddy searches out the best possible lard with which to make his authentic Southern BBQ. Frank tries a power-play to make sure Freddy picks his favorite lard, but Freddy isn't so sure. In the end, Freddy goes against Frank's wishes and pays the ultimate price.

House of Shards

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In an angry fit after Cathy Durant screws him over, Frank knocks over some decorative glassware which shatters and falls to the ground. The entire floor, now, is shards. How will Frank maneuver through this dangerous landscape and come out unscathed?

House of Bards

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Bob Birch and Terry Womack are leading a meeting with the rest of the Democratic leadership about a secret plan to bring down the Republicans in 2016. In all of their excitement over their ideas, however, everyone fails to notice that William Shakespeare himself is looming over the couch, listening in. Will Shakespeare bring the intel back to the Republicans, or can Birch and Womack convince him not to by putting on the greatest two-man performance of Hamlet he has ever seen?

House of Guards

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President Walker discovers that he has ancestry in the British royal family and decides to get back in touch with his roots by replacing the Secret Service with members of the Queen's Guard. But when he experiences some unexpected congressional pushback, will Walker fold or will he hold firm in this impressive clash of cultures?

House of St. Bernards

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Gavin realizes that Cashew is lonely around the house and decides to get him a buddy to play with. When the pet store is out of guinea pigs, however, Gavin must decide if it is worth getting the only other animal available — a lovable and lumbering St. Bernard named Almond.

House of Yard Sards

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Zoe comes to the conclusion that she owns far too many darkly colored hoodies and decides to hold a sale to sell off her extras. Unfortunately, Zoe makes a fatal spelling error in the sign announcing her intentions and the only person to arrive is Claire. Can Zoe handle a prolonged transaction with Mrs. Underwood, or will the awkwardness get to be too much?

House of Swiss Chards

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When Remy begins to notice Swiss Chard growing out of the walls and ceilings of every building he enters, he wonders if he is going crazy. Has the stress of the job gotten to him? Or has he simply watched one too many episodes of Chopped and is now facing the consequences in the form of vegetable hallucinations?