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_27047554_1 (directed_by VARCHAR, us_viewers__in_millions_ VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many directors directed an episode that reached 2.48 million viewers?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(directed_by) FROM table_27047554_1 WHERE us_viewers__in_millions_ = "2.48"