Amy Schneider's 40-game winning streak on "Jeopardy!" came to an end Wednesday Night.

Schneider had the lead going into "Final Jeopardy!."

The clue was, “The only nation in the world whose name in English ends in an H, it’s also one of the 10 most populous.”

Schneider drew a blank while Chicago librarian Rhone Talsma responded with the correct answer: “What is Bangladesh?”

The correct answer gave Talsma the narrow victory. He earned $29,600 for the win. Schneider finished her run with a total of $1,382,800.

She is the second-winningest contestant in the history of the show.

On Monday, Schneider surpassed Matt Amodio’s 38-day record.

“It’s really been an honor,” Schneider said in a statement released by the show. “Just to really know that I’m one of the most successful people at a game I’ve loved since I was a kid … and just to know that I’m part of its history now — I don’t even know how to process it.”

Ken Jennings, who now shares hosting duties, holds the record with 74-straight wins, which he set in 2004.

Wednesday's show won't be the last time "Jeopardy!" fans see Schneider on the stage. She will be back for the Tournament of Champions.

LOS ANGELES —

"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider is adding to her list of bragging rights and admirers.

Already the highest-earning female contestant in the quiz show's history and the woman with the longest winning streak, on Friday she became one of only four "Jeopardy!" players to reach seven figures in regular-season winnings.

She's collected $1.02 million in 28 victories, solidifying her 4th-place position on the list that includes Ken Jennings with $2.5 million; James Holzhauer, $2.46 million, and Matt Amodio, $1.52 million.

Schneider, who's also fourth in consecutive wins, will compete again Monday.

Poised and affable on TV and in an interview with The Associated Press, she doesn't seem the gloating type. But she is tickled by the fact that she's fulfilled a prediction made by her 8th-grade classmates in Dayton, Ohio: She was voted most likely to be a "Jeopardy!" contestant, based on her geography and spelling bee prowess.

More significantly, she's the first transgender person to qualify for the show's tournament of champions. In a series of tweets last November, Schneider said she's proud to be a trans woman and wants people to know that aspect of her, adding, "but I'm a lot of other things, too!"

Schneider's "Jeopardy!" achievements have made her both an inspiration and a target for transphobic insults online — which she batted away with the same aplomb she displays on TV. Her deftness earned attention last week from Harvey Fierstein.

"I couldn't be prouder if she were my own daughter," the writer and Broadway star tweeted.

Fun fact: Schneider is proud of a podcast she did on "Downton Abbey" and invites those who are interested to listen to "hundreds of hours of content" about the PBS series.

Schneider, an engineering manager living in Oakland, California, recently talked with AP about her newfound fame, keeping her day job — but dreaming about an entertainment career — and being a voice for the trans community. Remarks have been edited for clarity and length.

AP: Are you having pinch-me moments over how well you've done on 'Jeopardy!'?

SCHNEIDER: Absolutely. Just seeing myself on TV still is almost a shock, even though I was there when it all happened. I thought I could win some games but I didn't think I would do this well. The other day, my girlfriend mentioned some famous people that had gone to her high school, and I was thinking, "I know there was somebody who went to mine." I looked it up on Wikipedia and there I was, listed under notable alumni. That was a very weird moment to see that.

AP: You've mentioned actor Laverne Cox and comedian Natasha Muse as trans women you find inspiring. Have you heard from viewers who see you as a role model?

SCHNEIDER: I have definitely heard from other trans people who have been sort of thrilled to see me out there. But one of the things that I've enjoyed the most is hearing from parents, and sometimes grandparents, of trans people, an older generation. There's a lot of fear for their loved ones who are trans, and worry that they might be limited in life. To be able to go out there and show that I can be successful in a very mainstream type of way has, I think, made a lot of them feel better about the people in their lives.

AP: Given that Cox and Muse are both performers, is that something that touches a chord in you? You've done acting, and is comedy something you're interested in?

SCHNEIDER: I've done open mics around town, just for fun and not seriously pursued it, but I've been a performer my whole life. As I was struggling with the necessity of coming out, definitely one of the fears was, 'Will I still be comfortable in public and will I still be able to perform after I transitioned?' And seeing them definitely helped with that.

AP: Is a career in entertainment your goal?

SCHNEIDER: I'm dreaming of it. I don't know exactly in what direction I would want to take that, and I don't know what opportunities will be available coming out of this (the show). But I've been working on my writing as a field I might find some opportunities in. Beyond that, I'm just sort of riding it out and kind of seeing what may or may not come up as it goes along.

AP: Last month, after you got a Twitter shoutout on your "Jeopardy!" success from Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, you asked your followers in the state to consider that a vote for a Republican in this year's elections would make your life harder. How did you decide to make a statement that puts you on a different level of exposure?

SCHNEIDER: I definitely thought about it, and I don't want my social media to be a place where people are arguing about politics all the time. But at the same time, I can't ignore the fact that there's people out there threatening my brothers and sisters in the trans community. Here I have a chance to say something about it, and I can't be completely silent. I don't necessarily want to be super-activist about it and constantly banging that drum. But I can't be silent either, when I know that there's so many people in danger of real hurt and harm from political policies.

AP: You had a polite response to someone who took you to task for the tweet.

SCHNEIDER: I grew up in a Republican household and a Catholic environment, and many people I love are conservative in various ways. I know them, and I know they're not intentionally out there doing harm and that they have reasons for the positions that they hold. So I want to engage people from (across) the spectrum where that's possible. But it has to be in a condition where my right to exist is granted, otherwise we can't talk.

The last five Jeopardy! episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will begin airing Monday, January 4.

The final episode filmed before Trebek's death will air January 8 and will include “a special tribute to the life and work of the man who captained America’s Favorite Quiz Show with skill, style, and sophistication for 36+ years,” according to a statement from Jeopardy! producer Sony Pictures Television.

Trebek died on November 8 at the age of 80 after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He announced his diagnosis in March 2019 and kept fans updated while recording episodes of the game show between treatments, giving no indication of retiring from the host podium.

Trebek taped his final episode of Jeopardy! on October 29, just days before his death. Jeopardy! generally tapes a single week of episodes on one day.

The game show stopped filming new episodes in March 2020 during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. When new episodes resumed filming during the summer, and given Trebek’s health status, some minor changes were made in the studio. Contestants were separated by several feet, and Trebek stopped shaking the hands of contestants.

Trebek was Jeopardy’s second host after Art Fleming hosted the original version of the game show. There will now be a series of guest hosts, according to show producers. At the end of November, they announced Ken Jennings, a former contestant, will be the first guest host.

Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards released a statement following Trebek’s death saying the show would resume production on November 30.

Jennings was deemed the “Greatest of All Time” in January 2020 following a prime time Jeopardy! event. Other guest hosts will be announced in the future.

Jennings joined the program at the start of the current season as a consulting producer. Before winning the “Greatest of All Time” series, Jennings set a still-standing record of 74 wins in a row in 2004.

“Alex believed in the importance of Jeopardy! and always said that he wanted the show to go on after him,” said Richards. “We will honor Alex’s legacy by continuing to produce the game he loved with smart contestants and challenging clues. By bringing in familiar guest hosts for the foreseeable future, our goal is to create a sense of community and continuity for our viewers.”

New episodes featuring Jennings will air starting January 11.

Former "Today" show host Katie Couric will reportedly return to TV as she sets to be the next guest host of "Jeopardy!" after episodes hosted by the late Alex Trebek air.

Back in November, Jeopardy executive producer Mike Richards released a statement stating that the final episode filmed before Trebek's death would air on Jan. 8.

Trebek passed away at the age of 80 after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Friday's episode will include “a special tribute to the life and work of the man who captained America’s Favorite Quiz Show with skill, style, and sophistication for 36+ years,” according to a statement.

Former contestant Ken Jennings will be the first guest host when new episodes air beginning Jan. 11.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Couric will be one of many guest hosts until a permanent replacement is announced.

Couric anchored on “Today” from 1991 through 2006.

More than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of "Jeopardy!" finally got the chance to say goodbye.

A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8.

The 90-second montage, set to Hugh Jackman singing the song "Once Before I Go," is a lighthearted and laughter-filled remembrance showing Trebek's changing look through his 36 years as host.

It shows Trebek with a mustache and without, dancing and verbally sparring with contestants.

It ends with Trebek saying "So long" to viewers through the decades.

New episodes will begin airing Monday with former "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings set to guest host.

Former "Today" anchor Katie Couric is reportedly slated to guest host after Jennings.

Related video above: Mike Richards steps down as new ‘Jeopardy!’ hostSo you think you have what it takes to be a "Jeopardy!" champion. You’ve studied up on trivia, immersed yourself in betting boot camp and trained your trigger finger to smash the signaling device in record time. But now that you’re ready to compete, how do you convert that lifelong dream into action? Tens of thousands of hopefuls shoot their "Jeopardy!" shot every year, but only a fraction can make it onto the show. Fortunately for you, the audition process for "Jeopardy!" no longer involves waiting months on end for the Brain Bus to roll into your town. We’ve spelled out all the steps below, so with this handy guide, you’ll be ready to become a "Jeopardy!" champion in no time. First, take the testFirst thing’s first: "Jeopardy!" hopefuls must take and pass a qualifying test. You can take the test online anytime (conveniently known as The Anytime Test), or pre-register for a scheduled testing time, at which you and thousands of other applicants will take the test simultaneously. Composed of 50 categories and 50 clues, just like the ones you see on the show, you’ll have 15 seconds to submit your answer to each question, meaning that the test only takes approximately 13 minutes total. No two tests are exactly the same, as the questions pull from a huge pool of material, but each applicant can expect the same format. You can only take the test once a year, so don’t shoot your shot until you know you’re ready.To prepare for the test, avail yourself of the tips and tricks on the official "Jeopardy!" website, like insight from producers and practice tests. Ken Jennings, the "Jeopardy!" GOAT is partial to using homemade flashcards as a study tool. Next, audition for the show"Jeopardy!" never reveals test scores, but if you pass the test, you’ll be added to a pool of eligible applicants. This pool has far more eligible applicants than the show has contestant slots, so names are randomly plucked for auditions until all of the slots for the season are filled. "Jeopardy!" may contact you at any time within one year of your test, so keep an eye on your email for that fateful invitation to audition. These days, owing to the pandemic, auditions are taking place virtually. Contestant coordinators lead groups of three applicants through a mock game of "Jeopardy!" After the mock game, applicants take part in mock interviews, just like the ones you see before Double Jeopardy on the show. You may be tempted to invest all your time in preparing for the game, but pay some mind to getting camera-ready, too—look sharp and try to keep your nerves under control. According to Chris Wong, a former "Jeopardy!" contestant, “They’re not looking for the smartest people in the room. They’re looking for people who will make for the best show.”Then, wait for the callIf you thought the test and the audition were the hard part, waiting for the news that your number is up might be even harder. If you’ve done well at your audition, you’ll be placed in another pool of eligible contestants, this time for up to 18 months. If you’re selected to compete on the show, you’ll be notified around a month in advance of your tape date, and then it’s off to Culver City, California, with you. If your first shot at getting on "Jeopardy!" fails, don’t get discouraged, and do keep your hopes up for next year's test. “It’s super selective every year,” said Jennings. “I think by the numbers it’s 10 times harder to get on "Jeopardy!" than to get into Yale. I know a lot of really good players who failed the audition 5 times before they finally got on the show and did great. So don’t get down on yourself. Wait for the next tryout. You’re going to get better. It is something you can get better at.”