Episode 17: “House of the Waiting Family”
- 17 of 51
- January 31, 2004
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Fullmetal Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 51 |
| Japanese | 家族の待つ家 |
| Original air date | January 31, 2004 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Bones |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “That Which Is Lost” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “Marcoh's Notes” |
| Streaming | Netflix, Hulu |
“House of the Waiting Family” is episode 17 of the anime Fullmetal Alchemist. It first aired on January 31, 2004.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Edward Elric and Alphonse reach their childhood home in Risembool, where they wait while repairs are made and sort through the remains of their old house. Edward visits Trisha Elric’s grave, while Alphonse reaches a disturbing realization about himself.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 2“READY STEADY GO” — L'Arc~en~CielAnimeThemes
- ED 2“Tobira no Mukou e” — YeLLOW GenerationAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
This fantasy adventure series follows two brothers on a journey to restore their bodies after a failed attempt to bring their mother back to life through alchemy. The story explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond human control. The brothers' quest for the…
Read the article →References
- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Fullmetal Alchemist”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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