Matt Amodio’s $1.5 million ‘Jeopardy!’ run finally ends at 38 wins

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Matt Amodio’s historic run on “Jeopardy!” came to an end on Monday. Amodio’s 38 consecutive wins is second only to contestant Ken Jennings 74-game win streak in 2004. Despite losing, Amodio made quite a name for himself during his impressive run.

Heading into Final Jeopardy!, Amodio found himself in third place for the first time during his historic run. He incorrectly answered the Final Jeopardy! clue while contestant Jonathon Fisher answered correctly and was crowned the new champion.

While some viewers were happy to see the former champ leave, most fans appreciated the incredible gamesmanship he showed. In the end Amodio went home with a little over $1.5 million.

Video Transcript

- Welcome to Jeopardy, everyone. Many of you, I'm sure, are tuning in because of Matt Amodio's quite staggering 38 game winning streak, second only to the 74 game streak set 17 years ago by Matt's idol, Ken Jennings.

KYLIE MAR: Matt Amodio's historic run on Jeopardy hit a major roadblock on Monday, despite a promising start.

MATT AMODIO: What's [? Mubarak? ?]

- Yes.

MATT AMODIO: What's rhythmic gymnastics?

- That's right.

MATT AMODIO: What's colicky?

- Yes, it's not pleasant for anyone.

KYLIE MAR: While he secured a spot in the record books by topping James Holzhauer's win streak, he struggled during Monday's Double Jeopardy round.

MATT AMODIO: What's spawn?

- No.

MATT AMODIO: What's bail?

- No.

MATT AMODIO: What's taste?

- No.

KYLIE MAR: Heading into Final Jeopardy, Amodio found himself in third place for the first time as fans at home were shocked by the surprising performance and with a correct Final Jeopardy answer, after Jonathan Fisher sealed the victory and replaced Amodio as the current champion. While some viewers were happy to see the former champ leave, most fans appreciated the incredible gamesmanship he showed. And, Matt probably appreciated the $1.5 million he won.

- We have to say goodbye to Matt Amodio with an unbelievable 38 day winning streak. That is one for the books. It has been an honor and a pleasure to watch you here. Congratulations.

[APPLAUSE]