diff --git a/tests.py b/tests.py
index ed5f3b4f6f27..1eaca1f04b27 100755
--- a/tests.py
+++ b/tests.py
@@ -67,5 +67,6 @@ def run(extra_args):
         from matplotlib.testing import disable_internet
         disable_internet.turn_off_internet()
         extra_args.extend(['--eval-attr="not network"'])
+        sys.argv.remove('--no-network')
 
     run(extra_args)