Joseph Watson or Joe Watson may refer to:
Joseph Watson (Philadelphia), American local political figure who served as mayor of Philadelphia, 1824-1828,
Joseph Watson, 1st Baron Manton (1873-1922), English industrialist; chairman of soap firm Joseph Watson and Sons Ltd.,
Joe Watson (folklorist) (1881-after 1975), Australian folk singer, songwriter and traveling musician,
Joe Watson (ice hockey) (born 1943), Canadian hockey player,
Joseph Watson (academic), Irish scholar; professor of Modern Irish at University College, Dublin,
Joe Watson (footballer) (1952-2000), Scottish football player