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.

And So It Goes' interviews all four of his wives and candidly examines singer's struggles with money, alcohol and critics

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.

Directed by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, Billy Joel: And So Goes is split into two parts, with Part 1 airing tonight on HBO and HBO Max, and Part 2 airing next week, on Friday July 25. The film features extensive present-day interviews with Joel himself (now 76, and recent diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel his tour).

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

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.

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.