Analyst Ian Lim is a fictional character portrayed by James Chen in the TV series FBI.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 36 years old.
They appear in 60 episodes out of a total of 113 aired so far and have accumulated 36 positive votes.
Episodes60
Pilot
episode S1.E1 september 2018After a bomb explosion devastates a residential apartment building, special agents Maggie Bell and Omar Adom "OA" Zidan of the New York office of the FBI investigate a possible war between rival gangs.
Family Man
episode S1.E6 october 2018After a senator's daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom, the FBI must find the little girl before their time limit expires; they must dig into the senator's past for clues who did this to his family.
Partners in Crime
episode S1.E13 february 2019Maggie and OA are on a mission to find a couple who are behind a spree of violent armed robberies that resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer.
Invisible
episode S1.E16 march 2019When the daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped in an attempt to gain notorious internet fame, Maggie and OA discover the kidnapper's plans go far beyond abduction in order to never be forgotten.
Apex
episode S1.E17 march 2019Maggie and Dana struggle to find justice for victims by a serial killer; the mayor limits the investigation to cut costs.
Conflict of Interest
episode S1.E19 april 2019The team must take down a dangerous drug ring after an American diplomat is killed while being used as a pawn; Jubal and OA try to help friends from their past fight off their inner demons.
Appearances
episode S1.E21 may 2019After a decorated FBI agent is murdered, the team investigates and uncovers the man led a double life. Also, Maggie struggles with what information she should reveal to the agent's widow, who is also her personal friend.
Closure
episode S1.E22 may 2019A woman with information about the death of Maggie's husband is abducted, leading the team to uncover a massive criminal operation.
Little Egypt
episode S2.E1 september 2019After a bomb detonates at a restaurant in Queens, the case becomes personal for OA, who grew up eating there; OA goes under cover to prevent another incident.
The Lives of Others
episode S2.E2 october 2019After the son of a prominent blogger is kidnapped, the team must sweep through her two million followers to find the culprit; Kristen continues to adjust to life as a field agent with her new partner, Stuart Scola.
American Idol
episode S2.E3 october 2019When a female presidential candidate is targeted with a car bomb, OA and Maggie must hurry to find the bomber before they strike again.
An Imperfect Science
episode S2.E4 october 2019It appears that the FBI ignored previous threats from a local white supremacist group after a shooting happens at a nightclub.
Outsider
episode S2.E6 november 2019After a Wall Street investor is murdered, the team is led to an insider-trading ring that uses unconventional methods to gain information; OA struggles to maintain confidence in his budding relationship with Mona.
Codename: Ferdinand
episode S2.E8 november 2019When the team digs into the circumstances surrounding a car crash that resulted in the death of a photographer, they realize there is more than meets the eye. Also, Maggie sympathizes with his widow, Annie Weber (Erica Fae), when she notices similarities with her own husband's death.
Fallout
episode S2.E11 january 2020When a businessman with a history of harassment claims is killed, the team suspects that one of his accusers may be the killer.
Studio Gangster
episode S2.E14 january 2020When a U.S. attorney is found dead steps away from the body of a private escort, the team must piece together what connected the two seemingly random victims. Also, Jubal's connection with one of the victims makes finding the killer much more personal.
Legacy
episode S2.E15 february 2020After a truck filled with weapons is hijacked, the team works to discover who stole it and what they have planned for the goods.
Safe Room
episode S2.E16 february 2020A desperate father abducts a billionaire's daughter, holding her hostage in a safe room until his own missing child is returned to him.
Unreasonable Doubt
episode S3.E2 november 2020The team races to stop an active serial killer after three women are found weighted down at the bottom of a lake; Jubal looks into an old closed case after there are multiple similarities to the recent victims.
Liar's Poker
episode S3.E3 december 2020When the leader of a drug cartel and one of the world's most wanted men is apprehended by the team, the entire FBI headquarters is put at risk when his henchmen unveil a plot to free him; Isabel must make a difficult decision.
Crazy Love
episode S3.E4 january 2021A shooting at a quinceañera leaves two dead, but the team believes they may not have been the intended targets.
Clean Slate
episode S3.E5 january 2021As the team searches for a young girl who was kidnapped from a cabin during a family vacation, they discover that the abduction may be tied to a skeleton in her familys closet. Also, Maggie questions her relationship with Nestor when she learns he hasn't been completely honest with her.
Uncovered
episode S3.E6 february 2021The team must infiltrate a drug trafficking gang after the robbery of a chemical plant leaves two customs agents dead; Nestor offers his help on the case, giving Maggie new insight into his character.
Discord
episode S3.E7 march 2021The team hunts a killer who is fatally shooting seemingly unrelated targets while an experience on the job has new agent Tiffany Wallace examining the tension between her career as an FBI special agent and the responsibility she feels to her community as a black woman.
Walk the Line
episode S3.E8 march 2021After a bomb leaves three people dead, the team presses a reluctant informant to gather information from his close friends who are under suspicion.
Leverage
episode S3.E9 march 2021When a political reporter is kidnapped and held without a ransom demand, the team must dig into her past relationships in order to pin down her assailant's motive. Also, Isobel's relationship comes under fire when the case makes a connection to her boyfriend, Ethan.
Fathers and Sons
episode S3.E12 may 2021The team rushes to track down two doctors abducted by a desperate father willing to do anything to save his son. Also, Jubal's uncertainty in his family life affects his judgement during the hostage situation.
Short Squeeze
episode S3.E13 may 2021When the CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters, the team looks into who had the most to lose from his company's perceived manipulations. Also, Scola's previous Wall Street career and the reasons he left come to light as the financial details of the case begin to unfold.
Straight Flush
episode S3.E15 may 2021When five prominent men are killed at a trendy New York City restaurant, the team's investigation brings them into contact with a lieutenant in Antonio Vargas' cartel, triggering a long-awaited showdown between Isobel and Vargas.
Hacktivist
episode S4.E2 september 2021Maggie, OA and the team must stop a hacker who is disabling life-saving equipment in several New York City hospitals; Jubal's son waits for important surgery at one of the impacted hospitals.
Know Thyself
episode S4.E4 october 2021The team hunts for a serial killer who is targeting young, homeless men. Also, Tiffany and Scola don't see eye to eye on how to handle the case or the difference between partners and co-workers.
Allegiance
episode S4.E6 november 2021The team must track down a shooter targeting detectives from the same precinct and unit, while facing mounting tension from the NYPD. Also, Tiffany finds that her NYPD roots may be influencing her view of the situation.
Unfinished Business
episode S4.E9 december 2021After Rina is critically wounded while heading to work with Jubal, the team makes the chilling discovery that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting from behind bars and continues to target the rest of their team and their loved ones.
Fostered
episode S4.E10 january 2022As the team investigates a string of jewelry store robberies that culminate in a double murder, they uncover a connection to a 16-year-old boy trying to survive the foster care system.
Grief
episode S4.E11 january 2022The team searches for an abducted college coed; Jubal has a tense encounter with Rina's mother.
Under Pressure
episode S4.E12 february 2022Maggie goes undercover working in a bar to investigate an anti-government group that regularly gathers there and has several members suspected in a series of bombings.
Ambition
episode S4.E14 march 2022The team rushes to investigate an extremist gun group after an anti-gun lobbyist building is bombed.
Scar Tissue
episode S4.E15 march 2022The team realize they have a cross-country serial killer on their hands; the case has ties to Isobel's father, a hotel chain general counsel. Revelations about their fractured relationship are learned.
Protective Details
episode S4.E16 march 2022After an ICE agent is fatally shot at an ICE vs. DEA hockey game, the team attempts to find the shooter who they believe may also be targeting Congressman Curtis Grange, who was at the same game.
Fear Nothing
episode S4.E18 april 2022The team discovers that deadly sarin gas may have been sold to terrorists, forcing OA to confront one of his biggest fears.
Ghost from the Past
episode S4.E20 may 2022The murder of a TSA agent leads the team to hunt down a killer who is using drug mules to exploit airport security checkpoints.
Kayla
episode S4.E21 may 2022When a retired DEA agent is shot outside a bakery, the team works to determine if the victim's past cases or current bouncer job are connected to the murder.
Hero's Journey
episode S5.E1 september 2022The team's sting operation to secure a massive bomb from an illegal broker leads them to discover that the device is already in the wrong hands.
Love Is Blind
episode S5.E2 september 2022The team investigates a young Ivy League dropout linked to the deaths of an officer and a pawn shop owner.
Prodigal Son
episode S5.E3 october 2022As the team investigates a deadly robbery, they discover one of the perps is a classmate of Jubal's son.
Flopped Cop
episode S5.E5 october 2022The team investigates when a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord.
Double Blind
episode S5.E6 november 2022As the team works to rescue a kidnapped 5 year old, Scola suspects the boy's mother isn't being forthcoming about why her son was targeted.
Into the Fire
episode S5.E8 november 2022When a heist arms killers with enough supplies to construct a bomb, the team discover a link to a terrorist group Maggie is working to infiltrate.
Fortunate Son
episode S5.E9 december 2022A teen shows up at 26 Fed with a bag of fentanyl, seeking the team's protection from the men who shot his father.
Heroes
episode S5.E11 january 2023The team jumps into action when JOC analyst Kelly Moran is taken hostage.
Breakdown
episode S5.E12 january 2023The team jumps into action to determine who's behind a mysterious bio-chemical weapon that left two MTA workers dead.
Protégé
episode S5.E13 february 2023The team investigates the murder of a professional informant after he's found dead outside an abandoned factory.
Money for Nothing
episode S5.E14 february 2023After a string of armed robberies, the team investigates a suspect who leads them to something much bigger.
The Lies We Tell
episode S5.E15 february 2023When an off-duty Diplomatic Security agent is fatally shot in New York City trying to apprehend someone, the team investigates if there's a connection to his time working in Croatia.
Obligation
episode S5.E18 april 2023When the deputy commander of an Air National Guard Base is kidnapped, the team must work quickly to find the suspect along with stolen ammunition.
Sins of the Past
episode S5.E19 april 2023When a trucker is gunned down after a routine trip from Canada, all signs point the team to a criminal on the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
Sisterhood
episode S5.E20 april 2023A drug dealer is shot in a federal park and the team sets out to look for his murderer; Maggie's sister returns to New York and complicates the situation.
Privilege
episode S5.E21 may 2023The team investigates the kidnapping of a prominent U.S. Senator's daughter and a potential connection to another case.
Torn
episode S5.E22 may 2023The team races to find a dangerous dealer and his supplier after finding a group of teens dead from a drug overdose.
All the Rage
episode S6.E1 february 2024When a bus explosion kills several innocent people, the team jumps into action. Scola tries to balance fatherhood with the job.
- Pilot
- Family Man
- Partners in Crime
- Invisible
- Apex
- Conflict of Interest
- Appearances
- Closure
- Little Egypt
- The Lives of Others
- American Idol
- An Imperfect Science
- Outsider
- Codename: Ferdinand
- Fallout
- Studio Gangster
- Legacy
- Safe Room
- Unreasonable Doubt
- Liar's Poker
- Crazy Love
- Clean Slate
- Uncovered
- Discord
- Walk the Line
- Leverage
- Fathers and Sons
- Short Squeeze
- Straight Flush
- Hacktivist
- Know Thyself
- Allegiance
- Unfinished Business
- Fostered
- Grief
- Under Pressure
- Ambition
- Scar Tissue
- Protective Details
- Fear Nothing
- Ghost from the Past
- Kayla
- Hero's Journey
- Love Is Blind
- Prodigal Son
- Flopped Cop
- Double Blind
- Into the Fire
- Fortunate Son
- Heroes
- Breakdown
- Protégé
- Money for Nothing
- The Lies We Tell
- Obligation
- Sins of the Past
- Sisterhood
- Privilege
- Torn
- All the Rage
Best moments1
- A drug dealer is shot in a federal park and the team sets out to look for his murderer; Maggie's sister returns to New York and complicates the situation.