Ellen bought her because Avery suggested she become an animal person. When introduced to the family, she's very hostile and aggressive. Lucy's annoying squawking rapidly kept the family up at night. Stan let her out of her cage in an attempt to get rid of her, but she flew back in through the door. Ellen eventually sided with the family, after Lucy continuously dug her claws into her head, causing it to bleed, although at first she was hesitant to show it. Ellen tried getting rid of Lucy by opening the door and trying to let luck go. When she was gone, Ellen finally caved and admitted to hating the bird from the start.