The first part of Billy Joel’s documentary ends with the musical titan noting, "I realize life doesn't always have a happy ending.” The second half of the engrossing “Billy Joel: And So It Goes” wraps with a similar sentiment of realism sprinkled with optimism.

The second chapter premieres on HBO Max on July 25, and gives fans a glimpse into the musician's "love, loss, and struggles that fuel his songwriting"

The HBO documentary about the singer and songwriter wrapped with a deep exploration of his tabloid troubles, creative process and decision to return to live performance.

On Friday HBO Max aired Part II of the Billy Joel documentary And So It Goes. Shortly after, Joel treated fans to a massive, surprise-released accompanying album of the same name, collecting over 150 tracks from across the Piano Man’s extensive career.

And So It Goes, Part Two documentary aired on July 25, 2025, wrapping up the two-part retrospective of the iconic musician’s life.

Billy Joel gets a well-deserved marquee documentary treatment with And So It Goes, which streams in two big parts.

The ‘Uptown Girl’ hitmaker opens up about the road to stardom, love and failures in his documentary, ‘And So It Goes.’ Find out when part 2 premieres.

The two-part documentary will air at 8 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. HBO Max plans start at $9.99 a month. Those without cable can watch the show for free through DIRECTV which offers a free trial to new users or Sling which has promotional offers available.

Almost five hours in length, the two-part look at the hard-to-pin-down artist flows effortlessly, making for a riveting watch even for those coming to it with little affection for his work.

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Billy Joel is shedding light on a deeply personal chapter of his decades-long friendship with Elton John in the newly released HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes.