Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(series__number) FROM table_name_41 WHERE production_code = 717 AND season__number < 17