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_17355820_1 (season__number INTEGER, directed_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  In which season did Paul McCrane first direct an episode?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(season__number) FROM table_17355820_1 WHERE directed_by = "Paul McCrane"