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_2226817_12 (no_in_series VARCHAR, directed_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many episodes has been directed by Mark K. Samuels ?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(no_in_series) FROM table_2226817_12 WHERE directed_by = "Mark K. Samuels"