diff --git a/bindings/pydrake/test/memory_leak_test.py b/bindings/pydrake/test/memory_leak_test.py
index 4525efb40d2c..35f121944214 100644
--- a/bindings/pydrake/test/memory_leak_test.py
+++ b/bindings/pydrake/test/memory_leak_test.py
@@ -331,4 +331,4 @@ def test_mixed_language_simulator(self):
 
     def test_full_example(self):
         # Note: this test doesn't invoke the #14355 deliberate cycle.
-        self.do_test(dut=_dut_full_example, count=2)
+        self.do_test(dut=_dut_full_example, count=1)