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_27208817_1 (episode VARCHAR, writer VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the number of episodes for sam snape
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(episode) FROM table_27208817_1 WHERE writer = "Sam Snape"