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_1876825_7 (written_by VARCHAR, original_air_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the total number of written by for original air date for may 8, 2005
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(written_by) FROM table_1876825_7 WHERE original_air_date = "May 8, 2005"