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_26736040_1 (no_in_series INTEGER, directed_by VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the highest number in series with director as Phil Abraham?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(no_in_series) FROM table_26736040_1 WHERE directed_by = "Phil Abraham"