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_12294557_3 (season__number INTEGER, us_airdate VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the maximum season # with a u.s. air date is may 1, 2009
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(season__number) FROM table_12294557_3 WHERE us_airdate = "May 1, 2009"