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"The Saga of Carl" is the twenty-first episode of season 24 of The Simpsons and the five hundred twenty-ninth episode overall. It originally aired on May 19, 2013. The episode was written by Eric Kaplan and directed by Chuck Sheetz. It guest stars Sigur Rós as the end credits performers.

In a stroke of luck, Homer, Moe, Lenny, and Carl's ticket wins the Springfield Lottery. But when Carl goes to collect the cash, he disappears with the winnings. Following a set of clues, the gang venture to Carl's homeland, Iceland, and discover the truth about his backstory and justification for his betrayal...