Episode 6: Road of Hope (2009 series)

Before arriving at the Rockbell home for repairs, the Elrics meet Dr. Marcoh, a State Alchemist running from past sins. The information he gives Ed and Al could put the Philosopher's Stone within reach.

Episode Notes

 * This episode is adapted from content in Chapter 8: The Road of Hope and Chapter 9: A Home with a Family Waiting.
 * The reason why Armstrong was chosen as the Elric brothers' escort to Resembool is cut from this episode.
 * In the corresponding manga chapter, Marcoh keeps the Philosopher's Stone hidden away in his cupboard, but in this episode, he curiously appears to keep it on his person inside his coat pocket.
 * The fact that Lust had been tailing Fullmetal and her threat to Marcoh about destroying the town are omitted from this episode. Though, the details of what exactly happened between Lust and Marcoh is later revealed in episode 24 by Envy.
 * Armstrong's playful brawl with the Elrics (while they spar with one another) is also cut from this episode.