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_41 (series__number INTEGER, production_code VARCHAR, season__number VARCHAR)
### Question:
Name the least series number with production code of 717 and season number less than 17
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(series__number) FROM table_name_41 WHERE production_code = 717 AND season__number < 17