Episode 18: You did this, and no one else | Fullmetal Alchemist chapters 42 & 42

Ed “reconnects” with his father Hohenheim in Resembool. In spite of their poor relationship, Hohenheim is able to get Ed to question if the body he and Al transmuted was truly their mother. Ed enlists Pinako to help with determining who—or what—that thing was.

In Central, Ling’s quest for immortality continues. We all learn that, as great as it seems to have a body like Al’s that feels no pain, there are some truly unpleasant side effects.

Roy’s gang tries to find away to help Havoc by talking to Dr. Marcoh, but it may be too late. 

Episode 19: The truth is cruel but justified | Fullmetal Alchemist chapters 44 & 45

Episode 17: No choice but to move forward | Fullmetal Alchemist chapters 40 & 41