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_14937957_1 (original_airdate VARCHAR, episode__number VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many times did episode 1.8 air?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(original_airdate) FROM table_14937957_1 WHERE episode__number = "1.8"