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_23286722_1 (season__number VARCHAR, production_code VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Name the total number of season for production code 3m17

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(season__number) FROM table_23286722_1 WHERE production_code = "3M17"