Fritz Howard is a fictional character portrayed by Jon Tenney in the TV series Major Crimes.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Reloaded (season 1), they were 50 years old.
They appear in 29 episodes out of a total of 105 aired and have accumulated 398 positive votes.
Episodes29
Reloaded
episode S1.E1 august 2012Sharon Raydor's introduction as the new head of Major Crimes comes awkwardly at a grocery store shootout where a surrendered gunman is executed while in police custody.
The Ecstasy and the Agony
episode S1.E4 september 2012A murder victim was about to go into witness protection after testifying against Israeli mobsters. The key to solving the crime may be in the hands of the victim's wife's enterprising life coach.
Dismissed with Prejudice
episode S1.E8 october 2012Major Crimes goes back to the drawing board when new evidence causes one of Tao's former convictions to be dismissed with prejudice, and Rusty has dinner with his biological father.
Long Shot
episode S1.E10 october 2012A sniper kills a judge, and both Major Crimes and the FBI try to get to an eyewitness who can identify the shooter before the shooter can kill him. Meanwhile, Sharon takes steps to protect Rusty from his father.
Curve Ball
episode S2.E15 december 2013Major Crimes spends their Christmas vacations investigating the murder of a baseball scout, while Rusty's therapist asks him some tough questions about his mom.
Risk Assessment
episode S2.E16 december 2013A prominent politician's son is murdered in a gang neighborhood, which sparks a new interest in an earlier crime. Meanwhile, Rusty suddenly takes an interest in why each detective joined the squad.
Return to Sender: Part 2
episode S2.E19 january 2014As Major Crimes hunts down Rusty's would-be killer, Rusty takes the stand in a preliminary hearing against serial rapist Phillip Stroh.
Do Not Disturb
episode S3.E5 july 2014An Indian diplomat stonewalls Major Crimes' investigation of a homicide involving the man to whom he paid a dowry to marry his daughter.
Two Options
episode S3.E7 july 2014An elderly married couple, killed execution-style in their home, with their daughter and grandchildren missing, leaves a joint task force to suppose that they may be hostages.
Sweet Revenge
episode S3.E9 august 2014Major Crimes appears to be dealing with a possible sniper while investigating the murder of a man who runs a "revenge porn" website. Meanwhile, Sharon's son voices his opposition to Rusty's adoption.
Zoo Story
episode S3.E10 august 2014A young undercover policewoman disappears from a dance club where other young women have vanished. A request from Rusty's mom (in jail) leaves him revolted.
Trial by Fire
episode S3.E14 december 2014When a gang member is killed a few hours after being found not guilty in a murder trial, a gang war threatens to ensue. The accused killer, a rival gang member, is represented by Sharon's ex-husband Jackson.
Special Master: Part One
episode S3.E18 january 2015Phillip Stroh claims to have information about three future murders and wants to make a deal with the District Attorney's office; however, part of the deal includes a private one-on-one interview with Rusty.
Special Master: Part Two
episode S3.E19 january 2015While Major Crimes works against the clock to catch the killer before he claims his third and final victim, Phillip Stroh executes his escape plan.
Targets of Opportunity
episode S4.E7 july 2015Two LAPD officers are killed, and Major Crimes needs to find the lone witness to the crime - an El Salvadoran involved in a counterfeiting ring who was being brought in by the officers.
Hostage of Fortune
episode S4.E8 july 2015Major Crimes is paired up with an obnoxious FBI Agent on a kidnapping case from two years ago. Rusty continues his investigation on Alice Herrera.
Penalty Phase
episode S4.E18 december 2015A frustrated, failed filmmaker decides to create a film where he gets revenge and kills all of the people who failed him. Meanwhile, after the penalty phase in the trial, Rusty tries to come to terms with his feelings for Gus.
Hindsight, Part 1
episode S4.E19 february 2016A gun used in a gang-related double homicide is tied to a 12-year-old off duty police shooting and, eventually, a local pastor who's an outspoken critic of the LAPD. Meanwhile, Rusty finds out that his mother might be in danger.
Hindsight, Part 3
episode S4.E21 february 2016A major figure in the case is dead from a suspected overdose, but Tao thinks he was murdered. A major revelation casts Mark Hickman's motives in doubt, and a new suspect emerges on the day of the memorial service for the original victims.
Hindsight, Part 5
episode S4.E23 march 2016Sharon finally untangles a Gordian Knot of cocaine, religious zeal, jealousy, corn starch, nicknames and chop shop activities to identify the perpetrator of seven murders. Provenza ties the knot. Rusty faces his abuser.
Foreign Affairs
episode S5.E3 june 2016The Feds and Major Crimes search for a possible terrorist when they discover that an ISIS-styled beheading of an American military veteran is filmed in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Sharon has an idea to help Buzz with a bad evidence video.
White Lies Part 1
episode S5.E11 september 2016In attempting to clear up loose ends from their investigation of a gang of White Supremacists, Major Crimes detectives audit the trial of serial killer Dwight Darnell, and end up facing their most deadly case ever while Rusty's psychologist, Dr. Joe, faces an unexpected confrontation that leaves his life in jeopardy.
White Lies Part 2
episode S5.E12 september 2016The Major Crimes unit continues to investigate the conspiracy behind Dwight Darnell's murders and his links to the Zyklon-Brotherhood. Sharon Raydor, disturbed by her own reactions to the case, seeks penance in the Ritual of Confession.
White Lies Part 3
episode S5.E13 september 2016Major Crimes hurtles forward towards the mysterious and elusive mastermind in the Dwight Darnell murders while Buzz and Rusty's investigation into the murder of Buzz's father comes to an unexpected end.
Heart Failure
episode S5.E14 february 2017When Captain Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes Division investigate the murder of a young woman found in the L.A. River, their case is impeded by a secretive P.I. working for a tech industry millionaire and by Deputy Chief Winnie Davis.
Intersection
episode S5.E19 march 2017As the war between bikes and cars escalates in the streets of L.A., Acting Assistant Chief Fritz Howard deploys Major Crimes to solve a tragic hit-and-run. Lt. Provenza, frustrated by the never-ending contest to succeed Russell Taylor, contemplates retirement.
Shockwave: Part 2
episode S5.E21 april 2017After discovering the identity of the bomber her division has been searching for, Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes squad struggle to determine his next target as Major Crimes heads for an explosive season finale.
By Any Means: Part 3
episode S6.E12 january 2018Phillip Stroh and his young British accomplice make progress towards their endgame. Lieutenant Provenza pushes Assistant Chief Leo Mason to put more resources into the case. Rusty unearths an important clue.
By Any Means: Part 4
episode S6.E13 january 2018Tao is stuck in a room with a potential bomb. Provenza finally identifies the real Ms. Bechtal, and Major Crimes comes face-to-face for the very last time with Phillip Stroh.
- Reloaded
- The Ecstasy and the Agony
- Dismissed with Prejudice
- Long Shot
- Curve Ball
- Risk Assessment
- Return to Sender: Part 2
- Do Not Disturb
- Two Options
- Sweet Revenge
- Zoo Story
- Trial by Fire
- Special Master: Part One
- Special Master: Part Two
- Targets of Opportunity
- Hostage of Fortune
- Penalty Phase
- Hindsight, Part 1
- Hindsight, Part 3
- Hindsight, Part 5
- Foreign Affairs
- White Lies Part 1
- White Lies Part 2
- White Lies Part 3
- Heart Failure
- Intersection
- Shockwave: Part 2
- By Any Means: Part 3
- By Any Means: Part 4
Best moments10
- An elderly married couple, killed execution-style in their home, with their daughter and grandchildren missing, leaves a joint task force to suppose that they may be hostages.
- Major Crimes appears to be dealing with a possible sniper while investigating the murder of a man who runs a "revenge porn" website. Meanwhile, Sharon's son voices his opposition to Rusty's adoption.
- An Indian diplomat stonewalls Major Crimes' investigation of a homicide involving the man to whom he paid a dowry to marry his daughter.
- A prominent politician's son is murdered in a gang neighborhood, which sparks a new interest in an earlier crime. Meanwhile, Rusty suddenly takes an interest in why each detective joined the squad.
- A young undercover policewoman disappears from a dance club where other young women have vanished. A request from Rusty's mom (in jail) leaves him revolted.
- Sharon Raydor's introduction as the new head of Major Crimes comes awkwardly at a grocery store shootout where a surrendered gunman is executed while in police custody.
- A gun used in a gang-related double homicide is tied to a 12-year-old off duty police shooting and, eventually, a local pastor who's an outspoken critic of the LAPD. Meanwhile, Rusty finds out that his mother might be in danger.
- A murder victim was about to go into witness protection after testifying against Israeli mobsters. The key to solving the crime may be in the hands of the victim's wife's enterprising life coach.
- When a gang member is killed a few hours after being found not guilty in a murder trial, a gang war threatens to ensue. The accused killer, a rival gang member, is represented by Sharon's ex-husband Jackson.
- Two LAPD officers are killed, and Major Crimes needs to find the lone witness to the crime - an El Salvadoran involved in a counterfeiting ring who was being brought in by the officers.
- Two Options
- Sweet Revenge
- Do Not Disturb
- Risk Assessment
- Zoo Story
- Reloaded
- Hindsight, Part 1
- The Ecstasy and the Agony
- Trial by Fire
- Targets of Opportunity