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_2626495_1 (originalairdate VARCHAR, directed_by VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many times was the episode directed by maury geraghty originally aired? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(originalairdate) FROM table_2626495_1 WHERE directed_by = "Maury Geraghty"