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_15824796_3 (season__number INTEGER, original_air_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What season began on december 5, 1953?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(season__number) FROM table_15824796_3 WHERE original_air_date = "December 5, 1953"