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Billy Joel fans will have another chance to watch it Piano Man's Madison Square Garden special, which will air on CBS and air on Paramount+ on Friday (April 19).
Citing a “network programming timing error,” CBS apologized for the short cut of the concert when it first aired on April 14 and announced that the special would air again later this week.
“A network programming error ended last night's Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early in the Eastern and Central time zones,” read the statement, which Joel posted on X on Monday. “We apologize to Mr. Joel, his fans, our affiliated stations and our audience whose viewing experience was interrupted during the last song. Due to overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, BILLY JOEL: THE 100TH – LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN will be broadcast in its entirety on CBS on April 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Read on for ways to watch and stream the special.
How to Watch Billy Joel's Madison Square Garden Special
Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden premieres Friday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The two-hour special, celebrating Joel's 100th show at the famous venue, will also be broadcast live on Paramount+.
No cable? You can watch CBS and other networks on DirecTV, Sling TV and Fubo TV. Plus, Paramount+ with Showtime includes live access to CBS.
DirecTV and Fubo offer free trials – a nice option if you don't want to pay out of pocket. Plans start at $69.99 for DirecTV Stream and $79.99 for Fubo. Both platforms include DVR recording and over 75 live channels, including sports and entertainment channels.
Sling TV streaming plans start at $20 for the first month to stream over 30 channels. Sling TV offers CBS in select areas.
Another free option: Paramount+ with Showtime is free for the first month and $11.99 per month after the trial period ends. The platform combines Paramount+ and Showtime – meaning double the streaming capabilities – and you have the option of streaming Paramount+ on Prime Video.
Joel continued his residency at Madison Square Garden in January. The final performance is scheduled for July 25. Get tickets here.
