It had to eventually come to an end, and unfortunately today it did. The Chicago Tribune reports that "Jeopardy" record-holder Julia Collins, from Chicago's North Shore lost today on the popular quiz show. She came in third place on her 21st and final episode.

Julia Collins, 31, made headlines by stringing together a winning streak of 20 straight games on the popular brainy quiz show.

Collins is all time winning female contest on the show and remains the second-place record holder for "Jeopardy!" consecutive wins. The Top "Jeopardy" player of all time is Ken Jennings who won an amazing 74 games. Collins wals away with a purse of $428,100.

Catch Julia in action in this video

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