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_18424435_5 (us_air_date VARCHAR, directed_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many air dates where directed by jim donovan?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(us_air_date) FROM table_18424435_5 WHERE directed_by = "Jim Donovan"