text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1949994_8 (episodes INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What was the minimum number of episodes in any of the series? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(episodes) FROM table_1949994_8