diff --git a/packages/babel-node/src/_babel-node.js b/packages/babel-node/src/_babel-node.js
index c62e2e8713..ff908a56e6 100644
--- a/packages/babel-node/src/_babel-node.js
+++ b/packages/babel-node/src/_babel-node.js
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ program.option(
   "The name of the 'env' to use when loading configs and plugins. " +
     "Defaults to the value of BABEL_ENV, or else NODE_ENV, or else 'development'.",
 );
-commander.option(
+program.option(
   "--root-mode [mode]",
   "The project-root resolution mode. " +
     "One of 'root' (the default), 'upward', or 'upward-optional'.",