diff --git a/R/knitr-engine.R b/R/knitr-engine.R
index c7fd3c62..8c2983e6 100644
--- a/R/knitr-engine.R
+++ b/R/knitr-engine.R
@@ -198,7 +198,6 @@ eng_python <- function(options) {
   # Stash some options.
   is_hold <- identical(options$results, "hold")
   is_hidden <- identical(options$results, "hide")
-  is_include <- isTRUE(options$include)
   jupyter_compat <- isTRUE(options$jupyter_compat)
 
   # line index from which source should be emitted
@@ -306,8 +305,8 @@ eng_python <- function(options) {
         outputs$push(output)
       }
 
-      # append captured outputs (respecting 'include' option)
-      if (!is_hidden && is_include) {
+      # append captured outputs (respecting 'results = "hide"' option)
+      if (!is_hidden) {
         # append captured output
         if (!identical(captured, ""))
           outputs_target$push(captured)
@@ -349,7 +348,7 @@ eng_python <- function(options) {
       plt$show()
   }
 
-  if (!is_hidden && is_include) {
+  if (!is_hidden) {
     for (plot in .engine_context$pending_plots$data())
       outputs_target$push(plot)
     .engine_context$pending_plots$clear()