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_27987768_1 (no_in_series INTEGER, written_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What number in series was the episode written by Eric Gilliland?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(no_in_series) FROM table_27987768_1 WHERE written_by = "Eric Gilliland"