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_17356106_1 (series__number INTEGER, directed_by VARCHAR, season__number VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the maximum series number what is smaller than season 7.0 and directed by Laura Innes?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(series__number) FROM table_17356106_1 WHERE directed_by = "Laura Innes" AND season__number < 7.0