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"