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_26565936_2 (no_in_season INTEGER, directed_by VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the first episode in the season directed by nelson mccormick?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN(no_in_season) FROM table_26565936_2 WHERE directed_by = "Nelson McCormick"