Episode range 1-14
The Fifth Laboratory Arc
The Fifth Laboratory Arc covers episodes 1-14, from Fullmetal Alchemist through Those Who Lurk Underground. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
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100% Canon- 01 Series Guide
Start with the TV episode spine, then use arcs as story checkpoints.
- 02 Related movies
Movies stay separate so theatrical releases never distort episode numbering.
- 03 Filler List
Canon and filler labels are preserved so you can skip or complete with confidence.
Watch Order
64 episodes 1 Fullmetal Alchemist Canon 2 The First Day Canon 3 City of Heresy Canon 4 An Alchemist's Anguish Canon 5 Rain of Sorrows Canon 6 Road of Hope Canon 7 Hidden Truths Canon 8 The Fifth Laboratory Canon 9 Created Feelings Canon 10 Separate Destinations Canon 11 Miracle at Rush Valley Canon 12 One is All, All is One Canon 13 Beasts of Dublith Canon 14 Those Who Lurk Underground Canon 15 Envoy From the East Canon 16 Footsteps of a Comrade-in-Arms Canon 17 Cold Flame Canon 18 The Arrogant Palm of a Small Human Canon 19 Death of the Undying Canon 20 Father Before the Grave Canon 21 Advance of the Fool Canon 22 Backs in the Distance Canon 23 Girl on the Battlefield Canon 24 Inside the Belly Canon 25 Doorway of Darkness Canon 26 Reunion Canon 27 Interlude Party Canon 28 Father Canon 29 Struggle of the Fool Canon 30 The Ishvalan War of Extermination Canon 31 The 520 Cens Promise Canon 32 The Fuhrer's Son Canon 33 The Northern Wall of Briggs Canon 34 Ice Queen Canon 35 The Shape of This Country Canon 36 Family Portrait Canon 37 The First Homunculus Canon 38 Conflict at Baschool Canon 39 Daydream Canon 40 Homunculus (The Dwarf in the Flask) Canon 41 The Abyss Canon 42 Signs of a Counteroffensive Canon 43 Bite of the Ant Canon 44 Revving at Full Throttle Canon 45 The Promised Day Canon 46 Looming Shadows Canon 47 Emissary of Darkness Canon 48 The Oath in the Tunnel Canon 49 Filial Affection Canon 50 Upheaval in Central Canon 51 The Immortal Legion Canon 52 Combined Strength Canon 53 Flame of Vengeance Canon 54 Beyond the Inferno Canon 55 The Adults' Way of Life Canon 56 The Return of the Fuhrer Canon 57 Eternal Leave Canon 58 Sacrifices Canon 59 Lost Light Canon 60 Eye of Heaven, Gateway of Earth Canon 61 He Who Would Swallow God Canon 62 A Fierce Counterattack Canon 63 The Other Side of the Gateway Canon 64 Journey's End Canon
Story arcs
7 arcs Episode range 15-25
The Journey West Arc
The Journey West Arc covers episodes 15-25, from Envoy From the East through Doorway of Darkness. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
Episode range 26-35
The Ishval War Arc
The Ishval War Arc covers episodes 26-35, from Reunion through The Shape of This Country. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
Episode range 36-46
The Briggs Expedition Arc
The Briggs Expedition Arc covers episodes 36-46, from Family Portrait through Looming Shadows. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
Episode range 47-53
The Central City Assault Arc
The Central City Assault Arc covers episodes 47-53, from Emissary of Darkness through Flame of Vengeance. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
Episode range 54-61
The Final Battle Arc
The Final Battle Arc covers episodes 54-61, from Beyond the Inferno through He Who Would Swallow God. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.
Episode range 62-64
The Epilogue Arc
The Epilogue Arc covers episodes 62-64, from A Fierce Counterattack through Journey's End. Use the episode links for the current TV spine and keep movies separate from the numbered run.