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_2618102_1 (no_in_season INTEGER, written_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the least number in season for brad markowitz, william n. fordes & rené balcer
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(no_in_season) FROM table_2618102_1 WHERE written_by = "Brad Markowitz, William N. Fordes & René Balcer"