When The  Closer ended he continued to act in its spin-off, Major Crimes, from 2012 to 2018, with Howard becoming an LAPD deputy chief in the third season. Later, he portrayed Dr. Simon Craig, a love interest of Nora Walker (Sally Field) in Brothers & Sisters.
When The Closer concluded, he proceeded to act in its spin-off, Major Crimes, from 2012 to 2018, with Howard assuming a position as an LAPD deputy chief in the third season. Subsequently, he portrayed Dr. Simon Craig, a romantic interest of Nora Walker (Sally Field) in Brothers & Sisters.