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_name_70 (episode VARCHAR, performer_3 VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of episodes where hugh laurie was the 3rd performer?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(episode) FROM table_name_70 WHERE performer_3 = "hugh laurie"