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_17467578_1 (original_airdate VARCHAR, episode__number VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the original air date of episode 8?  Answer: Dec. 21, 2006
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(original_airdate) FROM table_17467578_1 WHERE episode__number = 8