Series synopsis
Billy Joel: And So It Goes is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2025. It ended on July 25, 2025. It was created by Susan Lacy, Jessica Levin. It stars Billy Joel.
An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.
Premise
An expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with extensive, in-depth one-on-one interviews, the documentary intimately explores the life and work of Joel, whose music has endured across generations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Billy Joel as Self
Guest cast
- Christie Brinkley as Self
- Alexa Ray Joel as Self
- Itzhak Perlman as Self
- Howard Stern as Self
- Nick Paumgarten as Self
- Anthony DeCurtis as Self
- Hyung-Ki Joo as Self
- Elizabeth Weber as Self
- Katie Lee Biegel as Self
- Edna Gundersen as Self
- Judy Molinari as Self
- Alexander Joel as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | July 18, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One After the success of "Piano Man" Billy Joel's career takes off with a string of international hits and record-breaking tours. |
July 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Part Two Through countless setbacks, Joel reinvents himself with a return to his classical roots and a historic residency at Madison Square Garden. |
July 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 18, 2025 |
| Last aired | July 25, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |