diff --git a/.config/ranger/commands.py b/.config/ranger/commands.py
index f803f45..fef260b 100644
--- a/.config/ranger/commands.py
+++ b/.config/ranger/commands.py
@@ -65,13 +65,13 @@ class my_edit(Command):
 class smart_shell(Command):
     """:smart_shell
 
-    If SHLVL == 1, spawn a new shell in the current directory.
-    If SHLVL > 1, quit ranger (same as pressing 'q').
+    If SHLVL == 0, spawn a new shell in the current directory.
+    If SHLVL >= 1, quit ranger (same as pressing 'q').
     """
 
     def execute(self):
         shlvl = int(os.environ.get('SHLVL', 1))
-        if shlvl > 1:
+        if shlvl >= 1:
             # We're in a nested shell, quit ranger to return to parent shell
             self.fm.execute_console('quit')
         else: