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_26240046_1 (season_3 INTEGER, played_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many season 3 appearances by the character played by Stefan Van Ray?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(season_3) FROM table_26240046_1 WHERE played_by = "Stefan van Ray"