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_3491 ( "No. in series" real, "No. in season" real, "Title" text, "Directed by" text, "Written by" text, "Original air date" text, "Production code" real )

### Question ###
Name the least number in season for brad markowitz, william n. fordes & ren balcer

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MIN("No. in season") FROM table_3491 WHERE "Written by" = 'Brad Markowitz, William N. Fordes & René Balcer'