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_name_70 (episode VARCHAR, performer_3 VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of episodes where hugh laurie was the 3rd performer?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(episode) FROM table_name_70 WHERE performer_3 = "hugh laurie"