The Saga of Carl - Revision history

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 Robert David Sullivan of ''{{W|The A.V. Club}}'' gave "The Saga of Carl" and "Dangers on a Train" a joint B- rating, due to them airing one after the other. He praised the art for the Icelandic scenery and said that you "get the sense that the animators enjoyed getting out of Springfield". He also praised the music by Sigur Rós, saying it was a "welcome change."<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/the-simpsons-the-saga-of-carl-dangers-on-a-train-1798176849 The A.V. Club - "The Simpsons: "The Saga Of Carl/Dangers On A Train""]</ref>
-A list of the 100 best episodes by ''{{W2|Vulture|website}}'' placed "The Saga of Carl" at #76 in [[2014]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140923115925/https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/100-best-simpsons-episodes-essential-streaming-simpsons-world.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2014 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>, #77 in [[2019]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230812040021/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2019 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>, and #79 in [[2024]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241219022515/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2024 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>
+A list of the 100 best episodes by ''{{W2|Vulture|website}}'' placed "The Saga of Carl" at #76 in [[2014]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140923115925/https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/100-best-simpsons-episodes-essential-streaming-simpsons-world.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2014 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref> #77 in [[2019]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230812040021/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2019 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref> and #79 in [[2024]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241219022515/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2024 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>
 As of May [[2025]], the episode has a 7.0 rating on {{W|IMDb}}.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2857338/ IMDb - "The Saga of Carl"]</ref>

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 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|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.}}
+{{Synopsis|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.}}
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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 [[Theme Song|end credits]] performers.
+'''"The Saga of Carl"''' is the twenty-first episode of [[Season 24|broadcast 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 [[Theme Song|end credits]] performers.
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-The original script for the episode was "complicated" and the table read was "confusing." [[James L. Brooks]] was excited for the episode and suggested that some of the focus shifts to Lenny, saying "Guys, guys, this is Lenny’s story."<ref>[https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/simpsons-showrunners-on-the-classic-era-myth.html Vulture - "3 Simpsons Showrunners Reflect on New Fans and the ‘Classic Era’ Myth"]</ref>
+The original script for the episode was "complicated" and the table read was "confusing." [[James L. Brooks]] was excited for the episode and suggested that some of the focus shifts to Lenny, saying "Guys, guys, this is Lenny's story."<ref>[https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/simpsons-showrunners-on-the-classic-era-myth.html Vulture - "3 Simpsons Showrunners Reflect on New Fans and the 'Classic Era' Myth"]</ref>
 [[Sigur Rós]] wrote music for the episode. According to their website, they wrote and performed more original music for an episode than any other outside band in the show's history. [[Matt Groening]] is a longtime fan of the band and said that he was "honored to bring their Icelandic, ambient moods to our goofy cartoon show."<ref>[https://pitchfork.com/news/50603-this-is-what-sigur-ros-look-like-on-the-simpsons/ Pitchfork - "This Is What Sigur Rós Look Like on "The Simpsons""]</ref>
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 In its original airing, the episode was watched by a total of 4.01 million viewers and received a 1.9 in the 18–49 demographic. It was the second most watched show on Fox's Animation Domination lineup that night.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130607193851/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/21/sunday-final-ratings-the-simpsons-the-cleveland-show-adjusted-up-the-billlboard-music-awards-americas-funniest-home-videos-60-minutes-adjusted-down/183358/ TV by the Numbers - "Sunday Final Ratings: 'The Simpsons' & 'The Cleveland Show' Adjusted Up, 'The Billboard Music Awards', 'America's Funniest Home Videos' & '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down"]</ref>
-Robert David Sullivan of ''{{W|The A.V. Club}}'' gave "The Saga of Carl" and "Dangers on a Train" a joint B- rating, due to them airing one after the other. He praised the art for the Icelandic scenery and said that you "get the sense that the animators enjoyed getting out of Springfield". He also praised the music by Sigur Rós, saying it was a "welcome change."<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/the-simpsons-the-saga-of-carl-dangers-on-a-train-1798176849 The A.V. Club - "The Simpsons: “The Saga Of Carl/Dangers On A Train”"]</ref>
+Robert David Sullivan of ''{{W|The A.V. Club}}'' gave "The Saga of Carl" and "Dangers on a Train" a joint B- rating, due to them airing one after the other. He praised the art for the Icelandic scenery and said that you "get the sense that the animators enjoyed getting out of Springfield". He also praised the music by Sigur Rós, saying it was a "welcome change."<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/the-simpsons-the-saga-of-carl-dangers-on-a-train-1798176849 The A.V. Club - "The Simpsons: "The Saga Of Carl/Dangers On A Train""]</ref>
 A list of the 100 best episodes by ''{{W2|Vulture|website}}'' placed "The Saga of Carl" at #76 in [[2014]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140923115925/https://www.vulture.com/2014/09/100-best-simpsons-episodes-essential-streaming-simpsons-world.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2014 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>, #77 in [[2019]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230812040021/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2019 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>, and #79 in [[2024]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20241219022515/https://www.vulture.com/article/best-the-simpsons-episodes.html Vulture - "The 100 Best Simpsons Episodes to Stream"] 2024 (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>

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	As of May [[2025]], the episode has a 7.0 rating on {{W\|IMDb}}.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2857338/ IMDb - "The Saga of Carl"]</ref>		As of May [[2025]], the episode has a 7.0 rating on {{W\|IMDb}}.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2857338/ IMDb - "The Saga of Carl"]</ref>
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		+	== In other languages ==
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 [[Category:Moe episodes]]
-[[Category:Carl episodes]]
+[[Category:Family-themed episodes]]
 [[Category:Travel episodes]]
 [[Category:Episodes written by one time writers]]
 [[Category:Episodes directed by Chuck Sheetz]]